After missing the first few months of the season while recovering from spinal fusion surgery , free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. has officially signed a contract for the 2025 NFL season, joining the Pittsburgh Steelers ' practice squad ahead of their Week 11 showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Taking to social media to announce the move, ESPN Senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler explained the move, revealing a new start for the second-generation cornerback.

“Free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is signing with the Steelers practice squad, per source,” Fowler wrote. “A top-25 free agent in March, Samuel recovered from spinal fusion surgery in time to sign for the season’s second half. Now, he gets a new start with Pittsburgh.” Article Continues Below

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