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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

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.

Impact Samuel was dealing with a stinger injury in both shoulders toward the tail end of the 2024 season as a member of the Chargers, which was severe enough for him to require surgery. The 2021 second-rounder has been cleared to engage in football activities and should garner interest from teams in need of depth at cornerback.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Samuel remains a free agent and underwent neck surgery back in April. After his October meeting with the medical professionals, Samuel's goal is to return to the field for the second half of the season. He appeared in just four regular-season games with the Chargers last season but is still just 25 years old.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent neck surgery Samuel (neck/shoulder) underwent neck surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel will have a check-up appointment in July. The 25-year-old free agent cornerback visited with the Saints on Monday, but he will reconvene with interested teams after deemed fully healthy. Samuel appeared in just four regular-season games last season due to shoulder and neck issues. He's aiming to return to the field in 2025.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers issue 5-word shutdown of Asante Samuel Jr. reunion talk The Chargers took a question about Asante Samuel Jr. and quickly shut it down.

APRIL 19, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chargers issue 5-word shutdown of Asante Samuel Jr. reunion talk The Chargers took a question about Asante Samuel Jr. and quickly shut it down.

APRIL 19, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Medical concern limiting interest Samuel (shoulder) remains unsigned and has a "medical concern" that's impacting teams' interest in him, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Impact Garafolo also confirmed the medical concern is related to the neck/shoulder injury that limited Samuel to four games in 2024. A previous report said he's dealing with something similar to stinger symptoms, only lasting for months rather than weeks. The 2021 second-round pick started 47 of his 50 games in four years with the Chargers, recording double-digit pass defenses and exactly two interceptions each of his first three years on the team. Samuel reportedly visited with the Cardinals a couple weeks ago, but there haven't been any other reports of visits or serious interest, leaving him as one of the top unsigned players heading into the second month of the NFL league year.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

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