The Buccaneers signed Neal to the practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Neal played in 15 regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2023 and finished with 76 tackles (52 solo). He didn't try out for a team during training camp, but he is back with Tampa Bay on the practice squad as the Bucs look to shore up the secondary amidst injuries to Mike Edwards (hamstring), Tykee Smith (knee) and Jordan Whitehead (pectoral).
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ACTIVELatest Ryan Neal news
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
12/24/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 200 lbs
Birthplace
Hammond, IN, USA
Position
SAF
College
Southern Illinois
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Seattle Seahawks
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Atlanta Falcons
2018-2019
(2 seasons)
The Buccaneers signed Neal to the practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Neal played in 15 regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2023 and finished with 76 tackles (52 solo). He didn't try out for a team during training camp, but he is back with Tampa Bay on the practice squad as the Bucs look to shore up the secondary amidst injuries to Mike Edwards (hamstring), Tykee Smith (knee) and Jordan Whitehead (pectoral).
Neal will miss his first game this season in Week 11 as he tends to a thumb injury. In his stead, Christian Izien will likely see an increase in playing time Sunday.