When Asante Samuel was medically cleared to sign with a team after undergoing spinal fusion surgery this offseason, he didn't join the Pittsburgh Steelers to spend the rest of his season on the practice squad. Mike Tomlin has a plan for the second-generation NFL cornerback...and it's going to be a significant role.
When Samuel inked a deal with Pittsburgh, many fans speculated as to what his role might be. Would Jalen Ramsey stick at safety or move back to nickel cornerback? Would Darius Slay keep his job as a boundary cornerback?
Now, we finally have some answers.