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Steelers re-sign CB Asante Samuel Jr. to one-year contract
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Just hours before the start of the NFL's legal tampering period, the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year contract. According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, the one year deal is for $4 million dollars.
Pittsburgh signed Samuel as a free agent back in November of last season when he was medically cleared to return to football. Samuel had been out since October of 2024 with a shoulder/neck injury that some worried would be a long-term situation. However, Samuel ended up playing 222 defensive snaps over six games and had one interception.
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Bringing Samuel back doesn't have any major impact on the team's plans at cornerback or need, but this is a perfect low-risk/high-reward signing given how well he played down the stretch. The Steelers still need a starting outside cornerback but a fully healthy Samuel could be the answer in the slot the Steelers need.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers re-sign CB Asante Samuel Jr. to one-year contract
