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'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.

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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?

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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.

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.

Cleveland Browns News / The SportsRush / December 1

'Jerry Jeudy, Go Make a Play': Asante Samuel Hails Rookie Shedeur Sanders & Blasts Browns’ WR After Defeat vs 49ers

Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard member of the Dawg Pound, it’s almost impossible for anyone to have expectations for the Cleveland Browns.

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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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 / November 29

Steelers Make Asante Samuel Jr. Announcement Everyone Was Waiting For

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a player many have been waiting for just before thier Week 13 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The team announced that practice squad cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.

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.

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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 / Steeler Nation / November 17

Steelers' highly touted offseason addition gets bad news after impressive performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers have largely been a disappointment on defense throughout the first half or so of the 2025 season. That side of the ball relies on turnovers and often struggles getting off of the field, but the group has shown some improvements as the season has gone along.

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