Earlier this week, 26-year-old free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who had spinal fusion surgery in April, was fully cleared to play football. He plans to take his time and meet with several teams before deciding where to call home for the remainder of the 2025 season.

According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Samuel visited the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, he’ll meet with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, and talk with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday. Then on Monday, November 10, he’ll meet with the San Francisco 49ers; on Tuesday, the Chicago Bears will have their chance to make a pitch; and on Wednesday, he’ll be with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

While with the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021 to 2024, Samuel (5’10”, 180) started 47 of the 50 games he appeared in, making 176 tac

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