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Asante Samuel Jr. Returns to Steelers Roster After Surgery

11/29/2025

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Asante Samuel Jr. is elevated to the Pittsburgh Steelers' active roster for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, his first game since September 2024 after neck surgery.
Broderick Jones is placed on injured reserve with a neck injury from Week 12, missing at least four games.
Samuel's return strengthens the Steelers' secondary while Joey Porter Jr. deals with a hip injury.
Samuel previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers as a second-round pick.

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Asante Samuel Jr. is elevated to the Pittsburgh Steelers' active roster for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, his first game since September 2024 after neck surgery.
Broderick Jones is placed on injured reserve with a neck injury from Week 12, missing at least four games.
Samuel's return strengthens the Steelers' secondary while Joey Porter Jr. deals with a hip injury.
Samuel previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers as a second-round pick.