Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Keanu Neal has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons. The 29-year-old Neal spent his final season with the Steelers in 2023. He announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Sunday.

Former first-round pick Keanu Neal, who spent eight seasons in the NFL primarily as a safety, announced his retirement Sunday.

Neal last played during the 2023 season, appearing in nine games with eight starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers before being placed on injured reserve. The Steelers released him prior to the 2024 campaign due to a failed physical.

NFL draft will be vitally important for the Pittsburgh Steelers if they want to put a disappointing 2024 season be

Things are really starting to shape up well for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the 2025 NFL draft. Pittsburgh currently holds the No. 21 overall pick and based on trends, should have their pick of players a their top positions of need.

Despite being one of the most consistent NFL franchises this century, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not had much luck over the past 10-15 years when it comes to hitting on first round draft picks.