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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. confirmed he will play in the 2026 season despite unresolved contract negotiations. He is currently in the final year of his rookie deal and has not suited up for the first two games due to a back injury and conditioning issues. The Steelers have ceased contract discussions, and Porter is gradually ramping up his practice participation.
The Steelers made multiple roster changes, including signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad, claiming receiver Adam Thielen off waivers, and waiving cornerback Darius Slay, as part of their ongoing team adjustments.
The Steelers have waived veteran cornerback Darius Slay, signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their roster, and claimed wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers, as part of their recent roster adjustments.
Asante Samuel Jr. has been assigned a jersey number with the Steelers as the team makes uniform changes, highlighting roster updates and team adjustments.
The Steelers activated quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve and signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the practice squad, while waiving Trey Sermon and releasing Darrick Forest, as Howard returns from a hand injury and prepares to contribute to the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed CB Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad after his successful spinal-fusion surgery, with the team's neurosurgeon, Dr. David Okonkwo, who performed the surgery, providing reassurance about his health. Passing the physical confirmed Samuel's good health, and the team hopes he can contribute later in the season, potentially by December, adding a talented cornerback to their secondary.
The Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who is returning from injury and surgery, as a low-risk addition to bolster their struggling secondary, but the team's main issue remains their lack of explosive playmakers on offense, especially at wide receiver, which hampers their ability to score and change game dynamics.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad and worked out C.J. Henderson, a former first-round pick with limited recent game time, as they seek depth at the position. Samuel, who recently recovered from spinal fusion surgery, is a veteran with a solid career, while Henderson has struggled to find consistency in the league. The team may consider promoting Samuel soon, depending on his readiness.
The Steelers signed veteran cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad to bolster their injury-hit secondary, which faces challenges with key players like Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey sidelined, ahead of their upcoming game against the Bengals.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. after his extensive visit schedule, which included teams like the Panthers, Packers, Vikings, 49ers, and Bears. Samuel, a 26-year-old with notable playmaking ability, joins a Steelers defense that has struggled against the pass this season, aiming to bolster their secondary and improve their pass defense. His signing comes after recovering from spinal fusion surgery, and he is expected to make an impact to avoid a 'prove it' deal in 2026.
The Miami Dolphins showed interest in free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., especially after trading Jalen Ramsey, but comments from Samuel's father criticizing the team's leadership and management suggest that a signing is unlikely. Samuel Jr. is also recovering from neck surgery, adding to the uncertainty.
The Los Angeles Chargers' defense dominated on Day 6 of training camp, winning all three live 11-on-11 periods against the offense. The defense had a strong showing in the move-the-ball period, red zone period, and two-minute drill, making key plays and forcing the offense to settle for incomplete passes and sacks. Asante Samuel Jr. stood out in the deep red zone, breaking up multiple passes and winning the two-minute drill. The Chargers' offense struggled to gain momentum and lost yardage in the live red zone period. Receiver Mike Williams and left tackle Rashawn Slater watched from the sideline, while right tackle Trey Pipkins III sat out his fourth straight practice. Kicker Cameron Dicker took all the field goal reps and made all eight attempts. The battle for the Star position between Samuel and Ja'Sir Taylor continues, with Samuel showing consistency and versatility.