Player: CB Asante Samuel Jr.
Stock Value: Purchased
Reasoning: Signed a few days ago to the practice squad Asante Samuel Jr. could make his Steelers debut this Sunday. They may very well need help at cornerback against the Bengals, but is it too much to ask of him? Samuel hasn’t played football in more than a year due to a serious injury, subsequently undergoing spinal fusion surgery. Even though many players return to play at a high level, the reality is he’s just getting back into football.
The Steelers are grateful to have Asante Samuel Jr.