Devin Neal - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Saints Part Ways With 2 Young Players Ahead of Week 1 Sign up for the daily Saints Newsletter by clicking here. The New Orleans Saints released running back Devin Neal and defensive end Michael...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Gets cut from IR with injury settlement The Saints waived Neal (hamstring) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Neal picked up a hamstring injury in early August, and while he returned to practice Aug. 19 and suited up for preseason Week 2 on Aug. 22, he left that contest due to a likely aggravation of that issue, ending up on IR on cut-down day. The terms of his injury settlement aren't known, but once they're met, he'll be eligible to sign with a team.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Saints make a pair of roster moves they could end up regretting The New Orleans Saints surprised fans by waiving Devin Neal and Michael Heldman after putting them on IR. What does it mean and why could th...

SEPTEMBER 3 • WHODATDISH.COM

Saints putting Devin Neal on injured reserve was a blessing in disguise The New Orleans Saints placed second-year running back Devin Neal on injured reserve ended his season before it started but is still a win f...

AUGUST 31 • WHODATDISH.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Saints placed Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve Sunday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Neal will be required to stay on IR throughout the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury designation. The 2025 sixth-rounder sustained a hamstring injury during the Saints' 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams on Aug. 22. Neal rushed 57 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns over 10 regular-season games in 2025 but will likely need to wait until 2027 for another shot in the backfield.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

49ers, Saints Reportedly Swap Depth Pieces In A Trade Ahead Of Regular Season

The Saints are getting some running back help, while the 49ers are adding some depth at linebacker.

AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

49ers, Saints Reportedly Swap Depth Pieces In A Trade Ahead Of Regular Season

Devin Neal just lost the Saints RB3 battle and maybe his roster spot New Orleans Saints RB3 battle between Kendre Miller, Devin Neal and Audric Estime is tight, and Neal may have taken himself out with his lat...

AUGUST 23 • WHODATDISH.COM

Diagnosed with hamstring injury Neal sustained a hamstring injury during the Saints' 34-0 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Neal appeared to pick up the injury following a four-yard carry during the first quarter of Saturday's contest. The 2025 sixth-rounder will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it puts him in jeopardy of missing the Saints' preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday. With Alvin Kamara (knee) and Audric Estime (ankle) also dealing with injuries, Kendre Miller figures to pick up the bulk of rotational backfield snaps behind Travis Etienne, with Ty Chandler and CJ Donaldson in the mix for reps.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Saturday Neal (undisclosed) went to the locker room during the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Neal appeared to come up lame following a four-yard run in the first quarter. The nature of the injury has not been announced, but it might be related to the hamstring injury that prevented Neal from playing in the Saints' preseason opener against the Jaguars.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Neal (hamstring) and Kendre Miller (back) both returned to practice Tuesday, while teammate Alvin Kamara (knee) is expected to be out for more than a month, per Adam Schefter of ES...

Impact Apart from starter Travis Etienne, the Saints have had trouble keeping their running backs healthy this summer. Neal and Miller seemed to be competing with Audric Estime (ankle) for the No. 3 job, but the Week 1 depth chart beyond Etienne may be determined by health above all else. Right now, Miller and Neal are positioned to mix in for some first-team reps.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for preseason opener Neal (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Neal has been working through a hamstring injury that he picked up in practice last week, and he'll join Kendre Miller (back) on the sidelines for Saturday's exhibition game. With both Miller and Neal not playing, the bulk of the rotational backfield reps will go to Ty Chandler, Audric Estime and CJ Donaldson.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Audric Estime gifted with a golden opportunity in Saints preseason debut Injuries to Kendre Miller and Devin Neal give Audric Estime a shot to break through in the New Orleans Saints search for RB3 in the preseaso...

AUGUST 15 • WHODATDISH.COM

Nursing hamstring injury Neal did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to a hamstring injury, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Impact Neal tweaked his hamstring during Thursday's practice, and the injury prevented him from participating in Saturday's session. The 2025 sixth-rounder is currently listed as the Saints' RB3, but an extended absence could open the window for Ty Chandler, Kendre Miller (back) or Audric Estime to take the No. 3 job. Neal will aim to be available for the Saints' preseasonn opener against the Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 15.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing to begin camp Neal (undisclosed) is practicing at the start of training camp this week, Jeff reports.

Impact Neal dealt with an undisclosed issue during the spring but is past the injury and working alongside Kendre Miller with the Saints' second-team offense. The two are competing for roles behind Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara in the New Orleans backfield.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Neal's injury puts a bigger spotlight on Saints camp battle Devin Neal suffered an injury last week and is currently rehabbing. This makes the battle for RB3 cloudy and the answer not in the near futu...

JUNE 19 • WHODATDISH.COM

Nursing minor injury Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that Neal (undisclosed) will be limited at minicamp due to a minor injury suffered early June, Erin Summers of ESPN reports.

Impact Neal's exact injury remains undisclosed, but it doesn't appear severe enough to cause concern about his status for the start of training camp in July. Still, it's notable that the 2025 sixth-round pick will be limited at mandatory minicamp as he works to compete for a backfield role in Year 2. With New Orleans having inked new lead back Travis Etienne to a four-year, $52 million contract in March and Alvin Kamara still on the roster, Neal appears positioned to compete with Kendre Miller (ACL), Ty Chandler and Audric Estime for reserve opportunities.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Taysom Hill replacement is painfully obvious (and already on the roster) Taysom Hill has been a valuable short-yardage power back for the Saints. Devin Neal is the best option to fill the role, with Hill's future...

MAY 26 • WHODATDISH.COM

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FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

Morning Break: Devin Neal 2025 Season Recap A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Sunday, January 25

JANUARY 25 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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JANUARY 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Photos: Devin Neal | 2025 Saints Season Recap Check out photos of New Orleans Saints running back Devin Neal in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.

JANUARY 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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JANUARY 24 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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First-year head coach Kellen Moore and rookie quarterback Tyler Shough have the New Orleans Saints on their longest winning streak since Drew Brees was still playing under Sean Pay...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

As Jordan and Hill approach career crossroads, they're helping the rebuilding Saints win again

Two longtime Saints players in their mid-30s — who are not under contract for next season — are coming off memorable and emotional home finales that have ignited discussions about...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Audric Estime, Evan Hull start or sit advice with Alvin Kamara, Devin Neal out for Week 16 | Sporting News New Orleans Saints running backs Evan Hull and Audric Estime will see more work in Week 16 with Devin Neal and Alvin Kamara both out. But wh...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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