The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their protection with the signing of former second-round choose Asante Samuel Jr. to their apply squad, in keeping with a number of media experiences Tuesday.
Samuel, 26, was considered as a coveted cornerback in free company this offseason, however that was earlier than present process spinal-fusion surgical procedure in April. Over 4 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, he appeared in 50 video games and recorded 176 tackles, six interceptions, 37 move breakups and one fumble restoration.
His father, Asante Samuel Sr., was a two-time Tremendous Bowl champion and a four-time Professional Bowler with 51 interceptions over 11 NFL seasons with the New England Patriots (2003-07), Philadelphia Eagles (2008-11) and Atlanta Falcons (2012-13).
It is unclear how rapidly the youthful Samuel could possibly be elevated to Pittsburgh’s energetic roster, however the Steelers (5-4) are in determined want of defensive again depth. With Darius Slay in concussion protocol popping out of Sunday’s loss on the Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh entered this week with simply three wholesome cornerbacks.
The Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) Sunday as their hefty lead atop the AFC North has shrunk to only one sport over the trending Baltimore Ravens.
–Subject Stage Media
