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Signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in December of 2025.
Signs to active roster
The Steelers signed Samuel off the practice squad Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Samuel was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Nov. 11 after being cleared to return to football activities following his spinal fusion surgery for a back injury he suffered in the tail end of the 2024 season. He logged 28 defensive snaps as a practice squad elevation in the 26-7 loss to the Bills last Sunday in the wake of the injury to outside cornerback James Pierre (concussion). The newly signed cornerback replaces 34-year-old Darius Slay on the active roster and will likely start at outside corner against the Ravens in Week 14 if Pierre cannot suit up.
Samuel was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Nov. 11 after being cleared to return to football activities following his spinal fusion surgery for a back injury he suffered in the tail end of the 2024 season. He logged 28 defensive snaps as a practice squad elevation in the 26-7 loss to the Bills last Sunday in the wake of the injury to outside cornerback James Pierre (concussion). The newly signed cornerback replaces 34-year-old Darius Slay on the active roster and will likely start at outside corner against the Ravens in Week 14 if Pierre cannot suit up.
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How do Asante Samuel's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
180 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secShuttle Time
4.09 secCone Drill
6.98 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
12 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
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There's a lot riding on Samuel in his fourth professional season as the cash-strapped Chargers let multi-year starter Michael Davis leave via free agency and didn't select any rookie defensive backs until Day 3 of the 2024 draft. As a result, the 24-year-old will be the team's most experienced starting cornerback despite struggling frequently in 2023 as the de-facto top option, when he logged 63 tackles and two picks in 17 regular-season contests. A Jim Harbaugh-led defense has typically been successful in the NFL, but it'll be interesting to see if Samuel's abilities at corner will prove up to the task.
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Set to make Steelers debut
Samuel is active for Sunday's game against the Bills one day after being elevated from the practice squad, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Headed for Steelers debut
The Steelers elevated Samuel from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
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Finds work in Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Samuel to the practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Cleared for football activities
Samuel (back) is set to meet with teams this week after fully recovering from spinal fusion surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Will have CT scan in October
Samuel will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion surgery was successful, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Could make quick impact with PIT
Samuel could make a quick impact after signing with the Pittsburgh practice squad Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Steelers have mounting injuries in the secondary, which has caused them to shift Jalen Ramsey from corner to safety. That in turn has left the team thin at corner -- especially with Darius Slay potentially sidelined by a concussion for Week 11. Samuel looks to be the team's solution, though he was only recently cleared to return from spinal fusion surgery. He may need time to ramp up, making it unclear when his debut with Pittsburgh could come.
The Steelers have mounting injuries in the secondary, which has caused them to shift Jalen Ramsey from corner to safety. That in turn has left the team thin at corner -- especially with Darius Slay potentially sidelined by a concussion for Week 11. Samuel looks to be the team's solution, though he was only recently cleared to return from spinal fusion surgery. He may need time to ramp up, making it unclear when his debut with Pittsburgh could come.