Asante Samuel Jr. seeks new team after surgery
The renowned cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., a key figure in this year’s free agency, is seeking a new team after undergoing neck surgery in April.
Samuel, who recently visited the New Orleans Saints, has a medical check-up scheduled for early July. After this check-up, he will meet with several teams interested in his services.
The player is expected to return to action for the 2025 season.
Samuel Jr. was the Los Angeles Chargers’ starting cornerback before the 2024 season. However, his season ended before the Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos due to a shoulder injury.
In the past season, he only participated in four games with the Chargers, the fewest in his career.
At the end of the season, Samuel described the injury as a problem in both shoulders, a condition he has dealt with since birth. Although he did not go into detail, he assured that he does not believe this will affect his future in the sport.
At 25 years old, Samuel stands out for his ability to intercept the ball and his instinct in covering.
In the 2022 playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he intercepted quarterback Trevor Lawrence three times in the first half.
One of Samuel’s weaknesses is his tackling ability, often taking poor angles and allowing more yards after the reception than expected.
Selected in the second round of the 2021 draft, coming from Florida State, Samuel has 176 tackles and six interceptions in 50 games played (47 as a starter).
