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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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Downgraded to out
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Neal (back) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The starting safety missed practice all week and will now sit out a game for the second time in 2023. Dee Delaney and Kaevon Merriweather should see more snaps in his absence.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Season-high 13 tackles Thursday
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Neal registered 13 tackles (10 solo) in Thursday's 24-18 loss to the Bills.
Neal was second on the team in total tackles behind Lavonte David (14 tackles) on Thursday, and the former is second to the latter in tackles on the season with 56. Neal is well on his way to smashing his career-high 66 tackles registered last season and could break that number as soon as Week 9 when the Buccaneers face the Texans in Houston.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Limited at practice Thursday
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Neal (ribs) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
After he led Tampa Bay in tackles in Week 2, Neal's status for Week 3 now appears to be up in the air. He'll have two more chances to practice in full before Monday's game versus Philadelphia.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Leads team in tackles Sunday
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Neal recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 27-17 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Neal followed up a solid six-tackle tally Week 1 against the Vikings with a team-high number of stops versus the Bears on Sunday. The veteran safety has allowed all four passes thrown his way in primary coverage thus far to be completed for 59 yards and a touchdown, but he's been a force in run support and should continue to have IDP relevance moving forward.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Joining Tampa Bay
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Neal and the Buccaneers agreed to terms on a one-year deal Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Neal will sign with Tampa Bay after spending the past four seasons in Seattle. The 27-year-old logged 66 tackles (45 solo), a sack and an interception last season while playing in 14 games. Neal will now look to provide solid depth behind Antoine Winfield and might even have an opportunity to compete for a starting role, as the Buccaneers currently lack depth in the secondary.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Gets tender from Seahawks
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The Seahawks have extended a right of first refusal tender to restricted free agent Neal, ESPN's Brady Henderson reports.
Should he sign it, the tender will pay Neal more than $2.6 million. With Jamal Adams suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 last year, Neal played an expanded role on the back of the Seattle defense next to Quandre Diggs. Neal was in on a career-high 73 percent of the snaps and recorded one interception.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Limited at practice Wednesday
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Neal (knee) logged a limited practice session Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Neal missed the final three games of the regular season due to a knee issue that first popped up Week 13 versus the Rams. He didn't practice at all between Week 16 and 18, so the fact that he was listed as limited during Tuesday's walkthrough and again for Wednesday's practice session at least gives him a chance of returning for Saturday's wild-card contest against San Francisco. Neal's ability to play would be a huge boost for the Seahawks against the 49ers' explosive offense, and if the fifth-year safety does indeed take the field, Johnathan Abram would likely see a reduced role in Seattle's secondary.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Questionable for Week 17
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Neal (knee) is considered questionable to play in Sunday's game versus the Jets, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Neal has battled some knee soreness following the Week 14 win over the Rams, leaving him sidelined for the first time this season during Saturday's loss to the Chiefs. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said that the 27-year-old safety is now considered a game-time decision despite failing to practice during Week 17 prep, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Should Neal remain sidelined Sunday, expect Teez Tabor and Johnathan Abram to split snaps at strong safety for the second week in a row.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Logs 11 tackles in loss
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Neal (knee) posted 11 tackles and a pass defended in Sunday's 30-24 defeat versus Carolina.
Neal did not practice during Week 14 prep and was considered questionable to play with a sore knee heading into Sunday. However, the 26-year-old still managed to play all but one of Seattle's defensive snaps versus the Panthers, finishing as the team's second-leading tackler behind linebacker Cody Barton. This also marked a season-high in tackles for the strong safety. While he was once again sidelined for the first two practices Week 15, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, it's likely that Neal will retain a starting role against San Francisco in Thursday Night Football.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Playing Sunday
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Neal (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
Neal was expected to play despite the questionable tag, so his game status shouldn't come as a surprise. He should draw the start at strong safety against Carolina.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Logs limited practice session
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Neal (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic.
Neal suffered an ankle injury Week 8 against the Chargers but was able to suit up in Week 9, playing 100 percent of Seattle's defensive snaps and totaling four tackles along with a forced fumble. Though his limited practice to start this week isn't ideal, context suggests that he's on the right side of questionable for Sunday's Week 10 battle against the Bucs in Munich, Germany.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Strong performance in win
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Neal recorded seven tackles (six solo), four pass defenses and an interception during Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.
Neal recorded exactly seven tackles for a third straight game and picked off his first pass of the season, which he returned for 13 yards. Since assuming a starting role in Seattle's secondary, Neal has amassed 21 tackles, six pass defenses, one forced fumble and one interception while playing every single defensive snap across the past three games.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Dealing with injury
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Neal (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Neal appears to have picked up an ankle issue during his second consecutive start in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. However, the 26-year-old was still able to play 100 percent of Seattle's defensive snaps in the contest, so this injury may not be overly serious. Neal will have two more practices to increase his activity before the Seahawks' Week 7 tilt versus the Chargers.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Likely starting Sunday
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Neal is likely starting at strong safety for Sunday's contest against the Saints, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
During Sunday's pregame warmups, Neal was at strong safety, not Josh Jones. Neal took over Jones' safety duties at the start of the fourth quarter in last week's game against Detroit, so it's not surprising he might replicate that for Week 5. Neal has two solo tackles through four games this season.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Present at practice
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Neal (ankle) was a full participant at the Seahawks' Friday practice, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
A high-ankle sprain has been nagging Neal for nearly a month, which ultimately led to speculation regarding his status for MNF against the Broncos. However, his full participation at Friday's practice indicates he is on track to suit up. Look for him to provide depth at safety assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Cleared to play Sunday
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Neal (concussion) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Neal recorded a limited practice Wednesday and practiced fully Thursday, so he's been cleared to play against one of the NFC's top teams. The four-year pro has appeared in nine games for Seattle this season, racking up 17 tackles (16 solo) while adding one sack and two passes defensed.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Suffers oblique strain
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Coach Pete Carroll said Neal suffered an oblique strain during Saturday's preseason contest, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Neal was an important part of Seattle's defense last year when Jamal Adams was sidelined, and he will likely be the primary backup again this season. The extent of the injury is unknown, but the Seahawks will be cautious and may give Joshua Moon more opportunities while Neal is sidelined.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Inks ERFA tender
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Neal signed his tender with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Liz Matthews of USA Today reports.
Seattle tendered the 25-year-old as an exclusive rights free agent back in March, and he's now officially under contract for 2021. Neal opened last season on the practice squad but ended up appearing in 13 games and posting 44 tackles (33 solo) and two interceptions while splitting snaps between defense and special teams.
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Seahawks' Ryan Neal: Sitting down Week 14
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Neal (hip) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Neal suffered a hip bruise during last Sunday's loss to the Giants, and he remained unable to participate in practice throughout the week. With the 24-year-old ruled out, safety depth will be depleted behind Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs for a matchup against New York's 31st-ranked pass offense.
