Asante Samuel Jr. last played for the LA Chargers in Week 4 of the 2024 season. Over a year later, Samuel is ready to make his return to the NFL.
Samuel sat out a majority of the 2024 season before having spinal fusion surgery in April. He was recently cleared to play, kickstarting an in-season bidding war that is unique to the 2021 second-round pick. It's rare that a young, talented cornerback is available midway through the NFL season, but here we are.
The former Chargers cornerback made his first of many visits on Wednesday with the Carolina Panthers.