Overview
- Multiple outlets reported the former Chargers cornerback has joined Pittsburgh’s practice squad after the team sought immediate depth help.
- Samuel, 26, received medical clearance last week to resume football activities following a 2024 neck injury and April spinal-fusion surgery.
- He visited the Panthers, Packers, Vikings, Bears and Steelers and worked out for the 49ers before opting for Pittsburgh.
- The Steelers’ cornerback group has been stretched with Darius Slay in concussion protocol and Jalen Ramsey shifted to free safety, leaving limited healthy options.
- Team neurosurgeon Dr. David Okonkwo performed Samuel’s surgery, and Samuel enters with 50 career games, 176 tackles, 37 passes defensed and six interceptions.