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Steelers Secure Samuel Jr. for $4M Deal
9 Mar
Summary
- Steelers signed Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal.
- Samuel Jr. recovered from neck surgery to play final six games in 2025.
- The 26-year-old cornerback is seen as a low-risk, high-reward signing.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a key player before the official start of free agency by signing Asante Samuel Jr. to a new one-year contract worth $4 million. Samuel Jr., who finished the 2025 season with the Steelers, was eligible for a new deal as he completed his prior tenure with the team.
Despite a challenging 2025 season that included recovery from neck surgery, Samuel Jr. demonstrated his value by playing in the final six regular-season games for Pittsburgh after signing mid-season. He recorded one interception and 10 tackles during this period.
Still only 26 years old, Samuel Jr. has shown significant potential, notably achieving two interceptions in each of his first three NFL seasons. His earlier 2024 season was limited to four games due to injury before his release by the Chargers, setting the stage for his impactful return with the Steelers. This low-risk signing by Pittsburgh aims to retain a valuable cornerback at a favorable price.
