Former Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal is officially calling it a career. The 29-year-old announced he was retiring from the NFL in a social media post that thanked the Falcons for giving him his start.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is pursued by Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images The beginning of the free agency period is just a couple of weeks away.

Suddenly, the NFC South has three promising quarterbacks. Baker Mayfield had another prolific season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Atlanta Falcons might have found their franchise quarterback after Michael Penix Jr.

Neal last played during the 2023 season, appearing in nine games with eight starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers before being placed on injured reserve. The Steelers released him prior to the 2024 campaign due to a failed physical.

Ex-Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal announced on social media that he is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons.

Former Bucs safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media shared the message from Neal’s social earlier in the day. Neal was drafted by the Bucs division rival Atlanta Falcons 17th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Keanu Neal, a former first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons, has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons in an Instagram post.

Former Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight NFL seasons. Neal, 29, was a first-round draft pick (17th overall) in 2016 by the Atlanta Falcons and spent his first five seasons (2016-20) with the team.

Former Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Keanu Neal has announced his retirement from football after eight seasons in the NFL . The safety, whose last team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys.

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Falcons safety Keanu Neal, who was taken in the first round (17th overall) of the 2016 draft, announced his retirement on social media Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Falcons safety Keanu Neal, who was taken in the first round (17th overall) of the 2016 draft, announced his retirement on social media Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the offseason facing significant defensive challenges, particularly in their pass rush and secondary depth. While cap space is l