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Ryan Neal: Returning to Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers signed Ryan 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: Solid campaign in '23
Ryan Neal compiled 76 tackles (52 solo) across 15 regular-season games in 2023, adding three tackles (one solo) in two postseason games.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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers opt to go younger at strong safety next season.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Appears ready to return
Ryan Neal (back) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.Neal was sidelined for Sunday's win at Green Bay, but he's now on track to come back for Week 16. He projects to step back in as Tampa Bay's second starting safety next to Antoine Winfield on Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Downgraded to out
Ryan Neal (back) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Tampa Bay 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: Unlikely to play Sunday
Ryan Neal (back) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.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.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: No go Wednesday
Ryan Neal (back) was considered a nonparticipant at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' walkthrough Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.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.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Will not return
Ryan Neal (hip) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons.Neal will not return after suffering the injury late in the first half. His absence will be a hit to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary, while Dee Delaney will likely be called upon to fill in at strong safety.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Questionable to return
Ryan Neal is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons with a hip/back injury, Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.The starting safety made three solo tackles before exiting. Neal has 71 tackles on the season. Dee Delaney is in line to replace him.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Practices fully Wednesday
Ryan Neal (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.Neal missed last week's game against the 49ers after playing limited snaps in Weeks 9 and 10. His full participation Wednesday would suggest Neal is ready to return this week against the Colts.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Neal: Won't play at San Francisco
Ryan Neal (thumb) is out for Sunday's game at the 49ers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.Neal will miss his first game this season in Week 11 as he tends to a thumb injury. In his stead, Christian Izien will likely see an increase in playing time Sunday.