Overview
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the agreement, with Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport confirming the one-year, $4 million terms.
- Asante Samuel Jr. underwent spinal fusion in April 2025, was cleared to play in early November, and signed to Pittsburgh’s practice squad on November 11.
- He was elevated to the active roster and started three late-season games, recording 10 tackles and an interception in a Week 15 win over the Dolphins.
- Originally a 2021 second-round pick by the Chargers, the 26-year-old has 50 career starts with seven interceptions and 186 tackles.
- The deal retains depth at cornerback alongside Joey Porter Jr., with Samuel positioned to compete for a boundary role as free agency begins.