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Brandin Echols Sees Asante Samuel Jr. Being ‘Major Factor’ For Steelers’ Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed quiet on trade deadline day, but their midseason additions have reshaped the roster. Adding Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kyle Dugger, and most recently Asante Samuel Jr. would have looked like a productive deadline haul for Omar Khan. Samuel could prove to be the most impactful piece yet.

“He’s a major factor in my opinion,” Brandin Echols said Wednesday during his pre-practice media session. “I watched a lot of his film before coming to the league. He’s a hell of a player, so with that I just can’t wait to see him ball.”

The Steelers desperately needed some corner depth.