The Cowboys free agent is ready for his position change.
A strong safety for five seasons in Atlanta, Neal is starting off at linebacker, where he says he’s focusing on the WILL (weak side) and dime positions.
Neal said he has played “forms of” linebacker in the past as a box safety. As a linebacker, he’ll play closer to the line of scrimmage more often. And he plans to play about five pounds heavier than his listed 217 weight last year.
“Honestly, I’m learning just like the other guys,” he said. “It’s a new position for me.