"PITTSBURGH -- Help is on the way for the banged-up Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary. The Steelers are signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the team's practice squad, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. An ESPN top 25 overall free agent in March, Samuel underwent spinal-fusion surgery in April, delaying his signing. Though Samuel is joining the practice squad, he could fill a major need with injuries piling up in the secondary."
"Cornerback Darius Slay is in the concussion protocol after an incidental helmet-to-helmet hit with teammate Kyle Dugger on Sunday. Jalen Ramsey, once the team's starting slot corner, has spent the bulk of the last two games at free safety after injuries decimated that group. Before Samuel's anticipated addition, the Steelers had just three healthy full-time corners entering a pivotal stretch, beginning with Sunday's rematch against the Cincinnati Bengals: James Pierre, Brandin Echols and Joey Porter Jr."
Asante Samuel Jr. is being signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. Samuel underwent spinal-fusion surgery in April after being an ESPN top 25 free agent in March, which delayed his signing. Samuel could address a depleted secondary as injuries accumulate. Cornerback Darius Slay entered the concussion protocol after an incidental helmet-to-helmet hit with teammate Kyle Dugger. Jalen Ramsey has played mostly at free safety over the last two games after injuries ravaged the group. Before Samuel's addition, the Steelers had three healthy full-time corners: James Pierre, Brandin Echols and Joey Porter Jr. Samuel missed most of 2024 with a shoulder injury but is noted for elite ball skills and instincts in coverage.
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