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Pittsburgh Steelers release safety Keanu Neal after failed physical

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

Keanu Neal Pittsburgh Steelers safety Keanu Neal (31) defends during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) (Matt Durisko/AP)

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday they’ve released safety Keanu Neal after he failed a physical.

Neal, 28, signed as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers in 2023. He played in nine games and had 50 tackles and one interception.

Neal was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 18, where he stayed for the remainder on the season.

Neal spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Falcons before bouncing to the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh.

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