Chargers' Asante Samuel Jr. Remains Unsigned Amid Browns' Cornerback Woes

With the 2025 NFL season just a week away, the Cleveland Browns are facing a significant challenge in their secondary. After three preseason games, it has become clear that the team's cornerback depth has been decimated by injuries, leaving them in a precarious position heading into their week one clash with the Cincinnati Bengals.

To address this issue, the Browns are exploring several options in the free agent market. Chief among them is Asante Samuel Jr., the former second-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite an impressive resume that includes 163 tackles, 35 pass breakups, and six interceptions over the past four seasons, Samuel remains unsigned due to medical concerns. However, his potential to pair with Denzel Ward on the other side of the field makes him an ideal target for the Browns.

The team is also keeping a close eye on other young cornerbacks who could provide depth and potential. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Josh Hayes, a sixth-round pick in 2023, has shown flashes of promise and could be a more cost-effective option. Additionally, the Browns are monitoring the situation with the Indianapolis Colts' Samuel Womack III, who emerged as a solid contributor last season but could be squeezed out by a healthier cornerback room.

As the Browns' front office, led by general manager Andrew Berry, works to address these pressing needs, the team's fans will be eagerly awaiting news of any potential additions to the secondary. With the season opener just days away, the pressure is on for the Browns to find the right pieces to bolster their defense and give themselves the best chance of success in 2025.