- Devin Neal
- #23
- Team NO
- Pos RB
- Status IRInjured Reserve
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Season over with move to IR
The Saints placed Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Neal's rookie season thus is over with the Saints not eligible for a postseason berth after he sustained a hamstring injury this past Sunday against the Panthers. In 10 appearances (three starts) on the campaign, he totaled 57 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns, hauled in 17 of 19 passes for 104 yards and didn't fumble. With Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) currently unable to practice and in danger of missing more time, New Orleans appears poised to roll with Audric Estime and Evan Hull at…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 18 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 16
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday that Neal (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Neal will miss at least one game due to the hamstring injury that forced him out of New Orleans's win over the Panthers in Week 15, in which he drew a third straight start in place of Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle). With Neal now ruled out and Kamara still not practicing, Evan Hull and Audric Estime now become candidates to lead the Saints' backfield heading into a crucial Week 16 fantasy slate. Hull and Estime split time versus Carolina after Neal departed with injury.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out Sunday
Neal (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: The Saints already have been without top RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) for what is now three straight contests, and Neal, his fill-in during that span, has been ruled out for the rest of Week 15. Neal thus will finish Sunday with seven carries for 28 yards and one touchdown and one catch (on one target) for four yards. Evan Hull and Audric Estime will be New Orleans' backfield options in the absences of Kamara and Neal.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Hurts hamstring Sunday
Neal sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's contest versus the Panthers.
Analysis: After scoring a four-yard TD run in the second quarter, Neal was seen going to the locker room before the Saints announced that he was questionable to return. He's been helming the Saints backfield during Alvin Kamara's (knee/ankle) ongoing three-game absence, and if Neal isn't able to retake the field Sunday, Evan Hull and Audric Estime will be the RBs available to the offense.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Positioned as lead RB again
Neal (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers while Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) has been ruled out, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Neal will lead New Orleans' backfield in Kamara's stead for a third consecutive game. He practiced in full Friday after having kicked off Week 15 with back-to-back limited sessions. In his last two appearances combined, Neal racked up 153 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 37 touches. He'll work to make the most of his opportunities again during Sunday's home divisional matchup.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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Stays limited in practice
Neal (abdomen) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Neal has filled in for the absent Alvin Kamara (knee) the last two games, racking up 37 touches for 153 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD during that stretch. The former is operating with practice restrictions this week due to an abdominal injury, while the latter still hasn't practiced since he sustained a sprained MCL in Week 12. If Neal avoids a designation upon the Saints posting their final Week 15 practice report Friday, he likely will remain the team's top option at the position…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to abdominal issue
Neal was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an abdominal injury.
Analysis: Neal has filled in for Alvin Kamara the last two games as the latter tends to a sprained MCL, with the former tallying 153 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD on 37 touches. While Kamara remained sidelined at practice to kick off Week 15 prep, Neal is dealing with a health concern of his own, which leaves Evan Hull and Audric Estime as the currently healthy RBs on the Saints' active roster.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive as lead back in win
Neal rushed 19 times for 70 yards and a touchdown and brought in his only target for 14 yards in the Saints' 24-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Neal drew another start in place of Alvin Kamara (knee) and surprisingly found some running room against a normally stingy Buccaneers front. The rookie sixth-round pick set a new career high in rushing yardage and added a three-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter for his first career score. With the 3-10 Saints firmly in evaluation mode as head coach Kellen Moore's first season at the helm winds down, Neal could continue to see expanded opportunity irrespective of Kamara's…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to retain lead role
Neal is expected to lead the Saints backfield Sunday against the Buccaneers, as Alvin Kamara (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Kamara will miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained MCL. In Kamara's absence, Neal rushed 14 times for 47 yards and caught all three of his targets for 22 yards during this past Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Dolphins. Evan Hull and Audric Estime also are on the active roster, but they have combined for five carries and no targets this season.
Published: Fri, Dec 5 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Logs 17 touches Week 13
Neal accrued 14 rushes for 47 yards and reeled in all three targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 21-17 loss against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Neal handled the bulk of the Saints' carries en route to career highs in rushing attempts and yards. The rookie served in the top role in the absence of RB1 Alvin Kamara, who was inactive after suffering an MCL sprain during last week's loss to Atlanta. Neal didn't end uph having to truly split work out of the backfield, as the only other two running backs on the roster, Evan Hull and Audric Estime, logged five and zero carries, respectively. Meanwhile, Taysom Hill recorded just one rushing…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play, should start
Neal (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami, setting him up as the likely starter in place of Alvin Kamara (knee).
Analysis: Kamara didn't practice at all this week and could miss time beyond Sunday, although Saints head coach Kellen Moore said the 30-year-old won't be placed on injured reserve, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Neal played 86 percent of snaps after Kamara's early departure last week, but that was with no other running backs active for a loss to the Falcons. This week, the Saints likely will have three RBs available, with Neal joined by Audric Estime, Evan Hull and/or Ian Wheeler (all…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Another limited practice
Neal (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Neal has now logged back-to-back limited practices since playing a season-high 59 offensive snaps Week 12 versus the Falcons, a contest that saw Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) spend the entire second half on the sideline due to an MCL sprain. Kamara's injury paved the way for Neal rush seven times for 18 yards and secure five of seven targets for 43 yards, and he's now missed back-to-back practices and appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. That may…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 27 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited due to ankle injury
Neal was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a knee injury, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Neal played 86 percent of snaps over the final three quarters of Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons, filling in for Alvin Kamara (knee) on a day when the Saints had just two RBs active. Neal's ability to practice Wednesday, even in a limited capacity, suggests he's on track to play this Sunday against the Dolphins, likely filling in for Kamara as the starter. Audric Estime and Evan Hull are the other running backs on the 53-man roster, and Taysom Hill provides another form of competition for…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Steps in for injured starter Sunday
Neal rushed seven times for 18 yards while catching five of seven targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Starting tailback Alvin Kamara (knee) was forced out of Sunday's contest in the first half and did not return. Neal -- who has been operating as the Saints' No. 2 option due to Kendre Miller (knee) being on IR -- took over lead-back duties and finished with 61 yards from scrimmage on 14 combined touches. The 21-year-old Neal did most of his damage as a receiver with the Saints playing from behind right out of the gate. The sixth-round rookie could find himself in a favorable fantasy situation…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Accrues seven touches Sunday
Neal tallied four rushes for 22 yards and gathered in all three targets for nine yards during Sunday's 17-7 win against the Panthers.
Analysis: Neal operated as the Saints' RB2 behind Alvin Kamara for the second week in a row. The Saints' offense bounced back after last week's dreadful performance in a loss to the Rams, and Kamara powered the running game with a season-high 22 carries for 83 yards. Neal hasn't seen much usage over the last two games, as Taysom Hill has continued to cycle in as a rushing quarterback in short-yardage and goal-line situations. The 22-year-old Neal's next opportunity will come after the Saints' Week 11…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets four touches Week 9
Neal accrued three carries for 11 yards and caught his only target for one yard during Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Neal had only three fewer carries than RB1 Alvin Kamara, who was stymied for a season-low 14 rushing yards. Meanwhile, do-it-all tight end Taysom Hill finished with a team-high 30 rushing yards on four carries. New Orleans got dominated in just about every phase, leaving rookie quarterback Tyler Shough to attempt 24 passes compared to just 14 rushing attempts as a team. It's unclear how the rushing attempts would have been split up if there was a more normal game script for the Saints' offense.…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 9 action
Neal (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at the Rams, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, No. 1 RB Alvin Kamara is listed as questionable due to his own ankle injury, but coach Kellen Moore told Jeff Nowak of WWL New Orleans that the ninth-year pro is trending in the right direction entering the weekend. Considering Neal practiced fully Friday while Kamara remained limited, the former could be poised for a bump in snaps Sunday if the Saints opt to take it easy on the veteran back. Neal, a rookie sixth-round pick, has three carries for 10 yards and three catches (on three…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited at practice
Neal (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Neal maintained his activity level from Wednesday as he tends to an ankle injury. No. 1 RB Alvin Kamara also is operating with a cap on his reps this week due to a lingering ankle issue, but there's been no indication that either player is in danger of sitting out Sunday's game at the Rams. In Week 8 against the Buccaneers, Neal took over the No. 2 role following Kendre Miller's torn ACL, logging a 46 percent snap share and netting 11 yards on his three catches. Meanwhile, Kamara handled 51…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to ankle issue
Neal was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.
Analysis: No. 1 RB Alvin Kamara also is dealing with an ankle issue, but Neal's concern is a new one. In his first game acting as the No. 2 back in place of Kendre Miller (torn ACL) this past Sunday against the Buccaneers, Neal played 46 percent of the snaps, didn't see a carry and tallied three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards, while Kamara logged a 51 percent snap share and notched 45 yards from scrimmage on eight touches. Such a breakdown of work may be the norm between Kamara and Neal moving…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs three touches Week 8
Neal had zero carries and hauled in all three of his targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 23-3 loss against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-rounder served as the Saints' RB2 with Kendre Miller out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 7. New Orleans benched starting quarterback Spencer Rattler for rookie Tyler Shough late in the third quarter, and the offense abandoned the running game with just 15 carries as a team. Neal still played 46 percent of offensive snaps while operating behind Alvin Kamara, who only played 51 percent of offensive snaps. Neal will look for more rushing opportunities as New…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 8:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Kamara's top backup with Miller out
Neal will likely take on a larger role following Kendre Miller's season-ending knee injury, Matthew Paras of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Miller tore his ACL in this past Sunday's loss to the Bears, opening the door for Neal to take over as the primary backup to Alvin Kamara (ankle). Neal was a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has three carries for 10 yards in three NFL appearances. Velus Jones rounds out the running back depth chart.
Published: Thu, Oct 23 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Gets one carry Week 7
Neal logged one carry for one yard during Sunday's 26-14 defeat to the Bears.
Analysis: Neal suited up for consecutive games for the first time this season. The rookie sixth-rounder didn't make much of an impact despite the departure of RB2 Kendre Miller (knee) early in the game. The latter running back averaged 9.0 carries per game over the previous four weeks while playing behind Alvin Kamara. If Miller misses time moving forward, Neal is next in line to serve as the No. 2 running back. The Saints' next game is against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Week 5
Neal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Neal will be a healthy scratch for a fourth consecutive game while the Saints roll with a three-man backfield of Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Velus Jones. Neal's next chance to see the field is Week 6 against the Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Published: Sun, Oct 5 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Scratched again
Neal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Analysis: Neal hasn't been active since Week 1, with Velus Jones instead taking the field thanks to his ability to contribute on special teams. Neal has had a slow start to his rookie season, earning only two carries for nine yards.
Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Week 3
Neal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Seattle.
Analysis: Neal entered the weekend with just two rushes for nine yards on the campaign, and he won't get a chance to add to that Sunday. Instead, Velus Jones -- who also serves as New Orleans' top kick returner -- is slated to work as the team's No. 3 RB behind Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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Gets two touches in season opener
Neal recorded two carries for nine yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Neal finished fourth on the Saints in both rushing yards and attempts. Starting running back Alvin Kamara tallied 11 of the team's 22 rushing attempts, while RB2 Kendre Miller (five) and quarterback Spencer Rattler (four) rounded out the rest of the ground game. The lack of team rushing attempts is notable compared to the 46 passing attempts for Rattler, which was a career high. Neal also played just seven offensive snaps. So long as he's playing behind two other running backs in an offense…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Seven touches in preseason loss
Neal (hamstring) rushed five times for 20 yards and brought in both targets for 10 yards in the Saints' 28-19 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: Neal had missed the first two preseason games due to a hamstring injury, but the rookie sixth-round pick was able to finally get on the field Saturday. Neal was reasonably effective with his second-half opportunities, and he'll presumably have to beat out at least one of veterans Cam Akers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Velus Jones to make it through final cutdowns.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Not in line to play Sunday
Based on his absence from pregame warmups, Neal (hamstring) is not in line to play against the Jaguars in Sunday's preseason game, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Neal is working through a hamstring injury that he suffered in the beginning of August, and it appears the rookie sixth-rounder also is unlikely to play in the Saints' preseason finale against the Broncos on Saturday. Kendre Miller, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire should handle most of the backfield snaps Sunday, especially if Alvin Kamara also doesn't play.
Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Out a few weeks
Saints coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Neal (hamstring) will miss "a few weeks" of practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Neal appears destined to at least sit out New Orleans' preseason opener against the Chargers on Sunday, and it sounds as though his status for Aug. 17 versus the Jaguars and Aug. 23 against the Broncos could be in jeopardy as well. The rookie sixth-round pick is competing with Kendre Miller, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire for backfield opportunities behind Alvin Kamara.
Published: Tue, Aug 5 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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