PITTSBURGH (AP) —

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

Pittsburgh announced the signing on Wednesday, giving Samuel a chance to restart his career after spinal fusion surgery last spring. Advertisement

The 26-year-old Samuel spent four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, who selected him in the second round of the 2021 draft. Samuel had six interceptions with the Chargers, not including a three-pick performance in a playoff loss to Jacksonville in 2022.

Samuel was limited to four games in 2024 because of shoulder issues and elected free agency in March. He had surgery in April and recently was cleared to play.

The Steelers could need Samuel on Sunday when Cincinnati visits with veteran Darius Slay in the concussion protocol.

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