The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their replacement for longtime starting safety Terrell Edmunds.
Former first-round pick Keanu Neal has agreed to a two-year deal with the Steelers, per his agent. Neal became a free agent after spending last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Neal, a seven-year NFL veteran with three different teams, began his career as a strong safety and made a Pro Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons in 2017. He transitioned into other roles, including free safety and weakside linebacker, before becoming a strong safety again last season with the Bucs.
Still only 27, Neal could help the Steelers recoup some of the production of Edmunds, who left for a top NFC team after spending the last five years as Pittsburgh’s starting SS. Neal has good instincts and a physical style of play.
After finishing just 19th in passing yards allowed per game last season, the Steelers have a new-look secondary. Neal joins a multi-time Pro Bowl cornerback as notable additions to the Pittsburgh secondary.
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