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Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in car accident and won't play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday and won't play against the Saints on Sunday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Jack Browning and Ryan Neal Elevated for Chargers Game The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated punter Jack Browning and safety Ryan Neal from the practice squad on Saturday, making them eligible to pl...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Larry Foote on Signing Ryan Neal & Kaevon Merriweather | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator Larry Foote spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 14 practice. Coordinator Foote discussed...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Returning to Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Neal to the practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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).

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid campaign in '23 Neal compiled 76 tackles (52 solo) across 15 regular-season games in 2023, adding three tackles (one solo) in two postseason games.

Impact The veteran enjoyed a solid statistical Bucs debut campaign, logging the second-most regular-season snaps from scrimmage of his career (563) and setting a career high in tackles. However, he failed to force any turnovers and also surrendered an 87.5 percent completion rate, four touchdowns and 19.9 yards per attempt on the 16 passes that went his way in primary coverage. Neal played on a one-year deal in 2023, and there's a chance the Buccaneers opt to go younger at strong safety next season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Neal (back) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Neal was a DNP in all three practices this week and is trending towards missing his second game of the season. Dee Delaney and Kaevon Merriweather are candidates to take over as the starting strong safety alongside free safety Antoine Winfield.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No go Wednesday Neal (back) was considered a non-participant at the Buccaneers' walkthrough Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Impact Neal suffered a back injury in Tampa Bay's win over the Falcons in Week 14 and he did not return to the contest. He'll look to practice at one of the team's two remaining sessions ahead of Sunday's contest in Green Bay.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Neal (thumb) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Neal has appeared in and started all nine games so far this season, but his playing time on defense has been all over the place. He's played just 41 defensive snaps total over the last two weeks after playing all 69 in Week 8. Neal has recorded 61 tackles (40 solo) and two TFLs in 2023.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 13 tackles Thursday Neal registered 13 tackles (10 solo) in Thursday's 24-18 loss to the Bills.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles in loss Neal had 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Neal was tied for second on the team in total tackles with Jamel Dean and behind Lavonte David (13). Neal is up to 43 tackles on the season -- second behind David -- and will look to continue to make his veteran presence felt on Thursday night against Josh Allen and the Bills.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Neal on Regrouping as a Team, Preparing to Play on the Road | Press Conference Safety Ryan Neal spoke to the media following the Bucs' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. S Neal discussed trying to get the oppos...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Ryan Neal Sharing Experience with Younger Players | Press Conference Buccaneers Safety Ryan Neal spoke to the media during the second day of Mandatory Minicamp. He spoke on the development of the younger playe...

JUNE 14, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Antoine Winfield Jr. Excited for Transition to Free Safety, Playing with Ryan Neal | Press Conference During Week 2 of OTA practices, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. took the podium to talk to the media about transitioning into a free safety role...

MAY 30, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs mourn Shaq Barrett's daughter

"The words just do not say what he means to us," Bucs defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers said about Shaq Barrett, whose two-year-old daughter...

MAY 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nick Rapone Impressed By Ryan Neal's Size, Experience | Press Conference Safeties coach Nick Rapone fielded questions Wednesday and covered a multitude of topics including free agent addition Ryan Neal and the Buc...

MAY 3, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Friday Round-Up: Saying Farewell To Ryan Neal, Draft Prep & More From John Schneider On Seattle Sports 710AM Seahawks GM John Schneider joined Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton for his weekly show on Seattle Sports 710AM.

APRIL 7, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks GM John Schneider explains decision to rescind Ryan Neal tender Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider explained the reasoning behind the decision to rescind safety Ryan Neal’s restricted free agent tender.

APRIL 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Ryan Neal "Couldn't Pass" on Opportunity to Play in Tampa New Bucs safety Ryan Neal has shed the underdog mentality that helped him ascend from his humble NFL roots, and now he's ready to move forwa...

APRIL 6, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

S Ryan Neal signs free-agent deal with Bucs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free agent safety Ryan Neal on Thursday.

APRIL 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Seahawks safety Ryan Neal looks to show he’s a ‘legit starter’ with Bucs

Ryan Neal was undrafted and is on his fourth NFL team, but after a breakout season with Seattle, he hopes to stick in Tampa Bay.

APRIL 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Bucs Add Talented Safety Ryan Neal, Offseason Updates | Bucs Insider Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith and Team Reporter Casey Phillips report on the latest news.

APRIL 6, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

LIVE | S Ryan Neal Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The official source of the latest Bucs headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday...

APRIL 6, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers sign ex-Seahawks safety Ryan Neal The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal to a one-year deal.

APRIL 6, 2023 • NFL.COM

Bucs Add Ascending Safety Ryan Neal to Secondary Former Seahawks S Ryan Neal, who earned 14 All-Pro votes after a breakout 2022 campaign, joins a Buccaneers safety group that has seen sever...

APRIL 6, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Browns not in Market for S Ryan Neal It looks like the Cleveland Browns will not be after safety Ryan Neal.

APRIL 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM