Keanu Neal Fantasy

The Dallas Cowboys plan to move recently signed safety Keanu Neal to weakside linebacker in 2021, according to sources informed of the situation. Neal played five seasons at safety with the Atlanta Falcons. As a safety, he had a hard-hitting style and the ability to step up and stop the run, so he should transition nicely to linebacker. Neal will also reunite with Dan Quinn, who was the Falcons head coach during Neal's time there. He was a Pro Bowler in 2017 but missed all but four games from 2018-19 due to injuries. When healthy, Neal has had at least 100 tackles in each season he's played in at least 14 games. Leighton Vander Esch seems primed to serve as the middle linebacker, with Jaylon Smith potentially moving to the rushing role.

Mar. 22nd • 3:50 PM

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal's (Achilles) tests showed that he tore his Achilles in the Week 3 loss to the Colts, according to a source. He will miss the rest of the 2019 season. It's a tough blow for the 24-year-old, as he played in just one game in 2018 before suffering a season-ending injury. Atlanta's secondary will be more vulnerable the rest of the way, and they shouldn't be trusted as a fantasy unit going into Week 4 against the Titans.

Sep. 23rd • 11:24 PM

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal (knee) has been lifting weights with his teammates during the offseason program, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter. There is no timetable for his return from a torn ACL in his knee last year, but he is expected to be ready for Week 1. The Falcons also plan on picking up Neal's fifth-year option for the 2020 season. Neal has 220 tackles, eight forced fumbles, 14 pass breakups and an interception in 31 career games. A healthy return for Neal will be a considerable boost to an Atlanta defense that was really hurt by injuries to their key players in 2018.

Apr. 23rd • 2:46 PM