Risk Flags
2- Injury Concerns
Neal has now dealt with two significant instances of the same hamstring injury within roughly a year — one that ended his rookie season early and a re-aggravation during 2026 preseason — a recurrence pattern for soft-tissue injuries that carries real durability risk beyond a single setback.
- Roster Uncertainty
New Orleans placed Neal on injured reserve without a return designation and then released him in September 2026, leaving him without an NFL role and dependent on finding a new team before he can be considered rosterable again.