A top free agent cornerback is scheduled to visit two NFC North rivals

The Detroit Lions decided to stand pat at the trade deadline, meaning all eyes are on free agents and the waiver wire to find much-needed upgrades. One of the top cornerback names on the market could soon find himself suiting up for one of the Lions' division rivals. According to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report, free agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. is scheduled to have visits with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. That is, if his visit on Wednesday with the upstart 5-4 Carolina Panthers doesn't result in a deal. Samuel, the son of All-Pro CB and New England Patriots' legend Asante Samuel Sr., was medically cleared earlier this week after undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in April. Samuel played four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers after being selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Samuel started 47 games and snagged six interceptions in his young career. While the Lions may still try to schedule a visit with Samuel, they do have reasons to hold off for the time being. Their "Le