Jeremy Fowler
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who underwent spinal fusion surgical procedure in April, has been cleared for soccer actions and plans to make free company visits as quickly as this week.
Samuel is in contact with a number of groups, a few of that are available in the market for a cornerback earlier than the NFL commerce deadline Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
In March, Samuel was the No. 14 total free agent in ESPN's pre-free-agency rankings. Some staff executives thought-about him the very best total nook within the class. However he went on injured reserve in 2024 and was restricted to 4 video games. On the finish of that season, Samuel described the damage as a stinger in each shoulders but in addition a situation he has been coping with since he was born. It turned clear within the spring he wanted the process.
Dr. David Okonkwo, neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, carried out the surgical procedure.
Okonkwo and Dr. Nicholas Theodore, additionally recognized for his work in spinal trauma, have reviewed Samuel's most up-to-date medical scans.
Samuel has 176 tackles and 6 interceptions in 50 profession video games (47 begins) since being drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers within the second spherical of the 2021 draft.
Info from ESPN's Kris Rhim was used on this report.
