Asante Samuel Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to full health in 2025 Samuel recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) and an interception over six contests during the 2025 regular season.

Impact Samuel underwent neck surgery in April ahead of the 2025 season, and as a result, he remained a free agent until he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad in early November. The cornerback made his team debut Nov. 30 versus the Bills, and he appeared in each of Pittsburgh's final six regular-season games and the team's 30-6 loss to the Texans in the wild-card round. Samuel's most notable moment as a Steeler came when he picked off Tua Tagovailoa in the first quarter of the team's 28-15 win over the Dolphins in Week 15, notching his first interception since the 2023 campaign with the Chargers. The cornerback will enter the offseason as a free agent, and he'll likely have multiple suitors after proving his health in 2025.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys free agency speculation points to legitimate Trevon Diggs successor The Cowboys may use Derrick Ansley to pursue former Chargers and Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. in free agency.

FEBRUARY 14 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

The Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They'll have to find a way out without Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after the team was eliminated from the playoffs with a 30-6 loss to Houston

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

En Español: Samuel Jr. INT Listen to Asante Samuel Jr.'s interception in Spanish, courtesy of the Steelers Spanish language audio broadcast team

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Interception Asante Samuel Jr. CB Asante Samuel Jr. intercepts Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa's pass intended for WR Jaylen Waddle

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers cut veteran corner Darius Slay and sign wide receiver Adam Thielen to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen to their practice squad

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs to active roster The Steelers signed Samuel off the practice squad Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Asante Samuel Jr. Media Availability (Dec. 1) Asante Samuel Jr. speaks to the media following the Steelers Week 13 game against the Bills

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers Make Pro Bowl Defender Healthy Scratch For Week 13 Game The Pittsburgh Steelers sidelined a six-time Pro Bowler for their Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh announced Darius Slay a...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

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.

Impact The cornerback had to recover from back surgery before signing with Pittsburgh on Nov. 11. Now, with Darius Slay (coach's decision) inactive, Samuel should see action in his first game with his new team.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Samuel had a lengthy recovery from back surgery before signing with the Steelers on Nov. 11. This marks his first elevation from the practice squad, and he could see his first game action since Week 4 of the 2024 season if he is active Sunday against the Bills.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Make Asante Samuel Jr. Move Before Bills Clash The Steelers have added cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their active roster ahead of their Week 13 action against the Bills.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers add hyped-up free agent cornerback before Bills game Asante Samuel Jr. is being added for their game against the Bills.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers place left tackle Broderick Jones on injured reserve, elevate cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed left tackle Broderick Jones on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers At Risk of Losing Asante Samuel Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reaching a potential inflection point when it comes to Asante Samuel Jr. The 26-year-old signed to the Steelers'...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Is Asante Samuel Jr. playing today? Latest update on Steelers CB for Week 11 | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. this past week to bolster their lackluster cornerbacks room. However, will Samue...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2025 NFL Week 11 Buzz: Pats Standout DT Out Weeks; Broncos Lose Starting RB

We're tracking the latest on what's happening around the NFL heading into Week 11 of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Week 11 Buzz: Pats Standout DT Out Weeks; Broncos Lose Starting RB

Steelers' plans for Asante Samuel Jr. just became painfully obvious The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a plan in place for new cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., and one veteran stands the most to lose.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers will try to hold on to first in the AFC North when Joe Flacco and Bengals visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to snap out of a month-long funk when the Cincinnati Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers Announce Asante Samuel Jr.'s Jersey Number The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed the jersey number for their newest addition, Asante Samuel Jr.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

WATCH: Asante Samuel Jr. Media Availability (Nov. 12) Asante Samuel Jr. spoke to the media Wednesday, November 12 ahead of Steelers Week 11 game against the Bengals

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Latest Steelers intel proves no one was going to take Asante Samuel Jr. from them The Pittsburgh Steelers recently signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., and a new report reveals the team had a hidden advantage.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Veteran CB Asante Samuel joins Steelers' practice squad 7 months after neck surgery

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds work in Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Samuel to the practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel underwent spinal fusion surgery on his neck after the 2024 season and was recently cleared to return to football activities. He'll practice on the practice squad with the Steelers and look to join the active roster after Darius Slay suffered a concussion in Week 10 against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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