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Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. opts not to sign with the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings could use some help in the defensive secondary, but that help will not come from free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. The 26-year-old defender was a free agent after being released by the Los Angeles Chargers following an injury in 2024.

Samuel made multiple visits as a free agent once he was cleared to return to football. One of those visits was with the Vikings. Many fans hoped that the former second-round draft pick out of Florida State would sign with Minnesota.

Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. decided not to sign with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent.