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Vikes sign RB Devin Neal

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Not sure how excited to be (or not) but nice pick-up b4 the Saints game lol!

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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He was part of that stacked 2025 RB class so I watched a bit of him. Good size, good receiver, can pass block, huge production at Kansas. But there was a reason he went in the 6th round, and a reason the Saints released him.

I also remember some talk about him being the best back to come out of Kansas and how I thought that sounded odd considering Gale Sayers went to Kansas. But Neal is the Jayhawks all time leading rusher.

I guess Cam Akers wasn't available?

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MaroonBells wrote:

He was part of that stacked 2025 RB class so I watched a bit of him. Good size, good receiver, can pass block, huge production at Kansas. But there was a reason he went in the 6th round, and a reason the Saints released him.
I also remember some talk about him being the best back to come out of Kansas and how I thought that sounded odd considering Gale Sayers went to Kansas. But Neal is the Jayhawks all time leading rusher.
I guess Cam Akers wasn't available?

🤞

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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The New Orleans Saints waived running back Devin Neal from injured reserve with an injury settlement in September 2026. 

  • Hamstring Injury: He re-aggravated a lingering hamstring injury during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.

  • Injured Reserve: The team initially placed him on injured reserve without a return designation as they set their 53-man roster, which would have sidelined him for the entire 2026 season.

  • Roster Decision: The Saints instead opted to part ways via an injury settlement, making him a free agent eligible to sign with other teams once he heals. Neal had previously rushed for 206 yards as a rookie in 2025 after being drafted out of Kansas

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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MaroonBells wrote:

He was part of that stacked 2025 RB class so I watched a bit of him. Good size, good receiver, can pass block, huge production at Kansas. But there was a reason he went in the 6th round, and a reason the Saints released him.
I also remember some talk about him being the best back to come out of Kansas and how I thought that sounded odd considering Gale Sayers went to Kansas. But Neal is the Jayhawks all time leading rusher.
I guess Cam Akers wasn't available?

Neal was a really good, versatile back at KU, but to be the all time leading rusher means nothing as KU has sucked for many many many years. Without searching it up, name the last RB to have notoriety out of Kansas University? My point is that Neal didn't have to do too much to take these honors. 😜

I'm intrigued to see how Neal fits this offense and if he can compete for playing time and perform when called upon. I like the addition.

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