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In his second preseason game for the Atlanta Falcons, former Florida safety Keanu Neal suffered a knee injury during the second quarter.
He did not return to the game, but initial reports were that the injury was minor. It now appears that, while the injury is not serious, Neal will need surgery and be out for three to four weeks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Falcons' rookie S Keanu Neal thought his knee injury was minor and it is. But still needs surgery, out 3-4 weeks. pic.twitter.com/tBVlyi8KAX
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2016
The former Gator was expected to be the Falcons’ starting safety and had made a strong impression in team camp. Luckily, the injury is not severe, but it’s never good when knees are involved.
Atlanta begins its season on Sept. 11 against Tampa Bay.
