On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Los Angeles Chargers CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the practice squad. He’s been medically cleared after recovering from spinal fusion surgery that the Steelers’ neurosurgeon, Dr. David Okonkwo, performed back in April.
Samuel brings a quality blend of experience (3,083 defensive snaps) and youth (26 years old). But just exactly who is Asante Samuel Jr.? Here are five things to know about the newest Steelers’ cornerback.
A Strained Relationship With His NFL Star Father
Probably the first thing anyone notices about Samuel is his name.