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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 16

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Drops Massive Hint On Future Of Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an absolutely dominant win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 15 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The final score doesn't do the game justice, as Pittsburgh had a 28-3 lead before Miami put up a pair of garbage-time touchdowns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Steelers’ Asante Samuel Jr. immediately makes presence felt with Tua Tagovailoa MNF interception

The Pittsburgh Steelers witnessed an emotional takeaway on Monday Night Football. Asante Samuel Jr. endured a long road back to starter after his spinal fusion surgery.

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Cleveland Browns News / The SportsRush / December 15

Asante Samuel: 'Between Jerry Jeudy & Kevin Stefanski, I Don’t Know Who’s Trying to Sabotage Shedeur Sanders'

It was just slightly more than a week ago that Shedeur Sanders managed to break through and find the first standout game of his career. So even though

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 15

Asante Samuel Jr. Could Answer Steelers Looming Question

The Pittsburgh Steelers will see several players make their first starts with the organization when they take on the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium.

Cleveland Browns News / The SportsRush / December 8

'Why Wouldn’t Kevin Stefanski Keep Shedeur Sanders in the Game?': Asante Samuel Goes Off on Browns HC

After two full weeks of learning on the job, it looked as if Shedeur Sanders was finally starting to figure things out during his third start for the Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / December 3

Former FSU star Asante Samuel Jr. gets big promotion with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, and Florida State fans might've seen a familiar face roaming the secondary wearing gold and black.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Asante Samuel Sr. makes trouble for his son with Steelers’ DK Metcalf criticism

With George Pickens shining in Dallas, there’s been a lot of discussion about DK Metcalf’s performance with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brought in as the Pickens replacement after the Cowboys trade, Metcalf was expected to be the new WR1 for the team.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 2

Potential Chargers free-agent target promoted by Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided that Asante Samuel Jr. is better than Darius Slay. Will the Los Angeles Chargers ultimately make the decision to bring back their former starting cornerback in free agency?

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 2

Steelers Release Veteran Offseason Addition In Sudden Move To Elevate Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an aggressive offseason in 2025 as General Manager Omar Khan made several signings in free agency, while also making several trades.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 2

Steelers New CB Earned a Starting Job

The Pittsburgh Steelers debuted a new cornerback during their Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Hidden behind the team's disastrous run defense was the first taste of NFL action this season for defensive back Asante Samuel Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Steelers Elevated CB Asante Samuel, Placed LT Broderick Jones On IR

Per Tom Pelissero, the Steelers elevated CB Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad for Week 13 and placed LT Broderick Jones on injured reserve due to a neck injury.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 29

Steelers In Danger Of Losing Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had quite the 2025 offseason with major trades and notable free agent additions. The move-making carried into the regular season, highlighted by a trade for defensive back Kyle Dugger and the signing of several recognizable names.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 25

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Sends Clear Update On Asante Samuel Jr. Ahead Of Week 13

The 2025 season hasn't been the best for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they sit at 6-5. Early on, they had a nice lead in the AFC North and were in the driver’s seat for the division, but once again they have lost control of the AFC North.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 24

Steelers Fans Get Clarity On Asante Samuel Jr. Signing As Debut Date Is Still In Question

The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced their fair share of adversity during the 2025 season when it comes to the injury bug. The injuries have mostly occurred on the defensive side of the ball, and the secondary in particular has been pretty beat up.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 20

New Information Gives Steelers Fans Questionable Update On Marquez Valdes-Scantling And Asante Samuel Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers to hopefully end the organization's near-decade long postseason win drought. There have been both ups and downs, and, most notably, the quarterback just suffered a broken wrist, putting his status up in the air for Week 12 and beyond.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Reports: Steelers signing CB Asante Samuel Jr. to practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their defense with the signing of former second-round pick Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad, according to multiple media reports Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Steelers have signed a top free agent

The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a top free agent in the middle of the season to bolster their run for the AFC North. Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

6-Pick Starter Signs Contract With Pittsburgh Steelers

Four-year veteran cornerback Asante Samuel signed a new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel, a former second-round pick and son of the former Patriots Super Bowl champion, spent the entirety of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 10

49ers work out veteran cornerback ahead of Week 11

The San Francisco 49ers brought in veteran cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. for a workout on Monday, as confirmed by the NFL transaction wire. The scheduled tryout was first reported last week.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 10

49ers Officially Host CB Asante Samuel Jr For Visit

The San Francisco 49ers officially hosted free agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Monday as previously scheduled. Samuel Jr is on a bit of a tour around the league right now after recently being medically cleared following offseason neck surgery.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

Vikings Officially Host CB Asante Samuel Jr For Visit

The Minnesota Vikings officially hosted free agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Friday. Samuel Jr is on a bit of a tour around the league right now after recently being medically cleared following offseason neck surgery.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Packers have one secret weapon that could help them win the battle for Asante Samuel

The Green Bay Packers officially hosted cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. on a free agent visit on Thursday, as it was reported on the NFL's personnel notes of the day.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 6

Former Chargers CB Asante Samuel Jr's next team is painfully obvious

Asante Samuel Jr. last played for the LA Chargers in Week 4 of the 2024 season. Over a year later, Samuel is ready to make his return to the NFL. Samuel sat out a majority of the 2024 season before having spinal fusion surgery in April.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 5

49ers to host CB Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Monday

Former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. has been cleared to return to the field after undergoing a spinal fusion procedure in the offseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 5

Steelers Get Unfortunate News Amidst Genuine Pursuit Of Top Flight Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers are an organization under General Manager Omar Khan that will always be working to improve the roster. Khan did not make any deals directly at the trade deadline, which is something fans expected.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 3

Should the Bears take a chance on Asante Samuel Jr?

Asante Samuel Jr. has been medically cleared to play after successful spinal fusion surgery in April, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Fowler reported that Samuel has been drawing interest across the league, and that's not exactly a surprising development.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Free Agent CB Asante Samuel, Jr. Medically Cleared, Could Meet With Teams This Week

Free agent CB Asante Samuel, Jr. has been medically cleared from his spine injury and has been speaking with several teams regarding a return, per Jeremy Fowler.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 4

Patriots Legend Reacts to Hall of Fame Nomination

Asante Samuel wants to let you know that, for NFL cornerbacks, the criteria to get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is strict. The former New England Patriots star says he fits the bill, and the statistics back it up.