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Asante Samuel Jr. Cleared for NFL Comeback After Surgery

11/4/2025

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Asante Samuel Jr., a free-agent cornerback, has been cleared to resume football activities after spinal fusion surgery in April.
He plans to visit NFL teams this week ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Samuel was ranked No. 14 among free agents in March and is viewed as a top cornerback.
The spinal fusion was performed by Dr. David Okonkwo with oversight from Dr. Nicholas Theodore.

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Asante Samuel Jr., a free-agent cornerback, has been cleared to resume football activities after spinal fusion surgery in April.
He plans to visit NFL teams this week ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Samuel was ranked No. 14 among free agents in March and is viewed as a top cornerback.
The spinal fusion was performed by Dr. David Okonkwo with oversight from Dr. Nicholas Theodore.