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Steelers Sign Asante Samuel Jr. to Strengthen Defense

11/12/2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., 26, to their practice squad to bolster the secondary.
Asante Samuel Jr. previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 176 tackles and six interceptions.
He underwent spinal-fusion surgery in April, delaying his free agency.
The Steelers, 5-4, need defensive-back depth with Darius Slay in concussion protocol.
The Minnesota Vikings missed out on signing him and added Shemar Bartholomew.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., 26, to their practice squad to bolster the secondary.
Asante Samuel Jr. previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 176 tackles and six interceptions.
He underwent spinal-fusion surgery in April, delaying his free agency.
The Steelers, 5-4, need defensive-back depth with Darius Slay in concussion protocol.
The Minnesota Vikings missed out on signing him and added Shemar Bartholomew.