After seeing brief action with the Steelers in 2025, **[Asante Samuel Jr](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SamuAs00.htm).** will remain in place. The veteran cornerback has a new Pittsburgh deal in hand.
Team and player agreed to a new contract on Monday, [Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports](https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2030968624278593703). This is a one-year. $4MM pact. That figure likely represents the maximum value in this case, but Samuel could prove to be a worthwhile re-signing for the Steelers if he once again handles a notable defensive workload in 2026.
_More to come…_