Steelers view cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. as trade candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is identified as the team's top trade candidate ahead of training camp. Jack Markowski from Sports Illustrated points to Samuel's prior role as a solid No. 2 corner, suggesting he may be expendable as Jamel Dean and Joey Porter Jr. have secured their spots. Samuel has recently recovered from spinal fusion surgery and re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year deal in March. The team may prefer to retain him as depth rather than risk losing him for a mid-to-late round draft pick.
- •Asante Samuel Jr. is considered a top trade candidate for the Steelers.
- •Jamel Dean and Joey Porter Jr. are expected to be the starting cornerbacks.
- •Samuel underwent spinal fusion surgery in April 2025 and was cleared to play in November.
- •He recorded 10 tackles, one interception, and one pass defended last season.
- •Samuel signed a one-year deal with the Steelers in March.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers cornerback viewed as top trade candidate
"Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. has been recognized as a top trade candidate, per Jack Markowski of Sports Illustrated.
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