Steelers release S Keanu Neal after failed physical

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The Steelers have released safety Keanu Neal.

The team says he’s being released because he failed a physical Thursday.

Neal started in eight games for the Steelers last season, playing in nine.

Neal was placed on Injured Reserve in mid-November after he suffered a rib injury. He didn’t return for the rest of the season.

Neal has 50 total tackles and one interception.

The 28-year-old, eight-year veteran signed as a free agent with the Steelers before the 2023 season.

The Steelers will save around $2.25 million in cap space.

They’ll need to find some safety help in free agency or the draft.

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