The Steelers signed Samuel off the practice squad Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Nov. 11 after being cleared to return to football activities following his spinal fusion surgery for a back injury he suffered in the tail end of the 2024 season. He logged 28 defensive snaps as a practice squad elevation in the 26-7 loss to the Bills last Sunday in the wake of the injury to outside cornerback James Pierre (concussion). The newly signed cornerback replaces 34-year-old Darius Slay on the active roster and will likely start at outside corner against the Ravens in Week 14 if Pierre cannot suit up.

Samuel is active for Sunday's game against the Bills one day after being elevated from the practice squad, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The cornerback had to recover from back surgery before signing with Pittsburgh on Nov. 11. Now, with Darius Slay (coach's decision) inactive, Samuel should see action in his first game with his new team.

The Steelers elevated Samuel from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel had a lengthy recovery from back surgery before signing with the Steelers on Nov. 11. This marks his first elevation from the practice squad, and he could see his first game action since Week 4 of the 2024 season if he is active Sunday against the Bills.

The Steelers signed Samuel to the practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel underwent spinal fusion surgery on his neck after the 2024 season and was recently cleared to return to football activities. He'll practice on the practice squad with the Steelers and look to join the active roster after Darius Slay suffered a concussion in Week 10 against the Chargers.

Samuel (back) is set to meet with teams this week after fully recovering from spinal fusion surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel was dealing with a stinger injury in both shoulders toward the tail end of the 2024 season as a member of the Chargers, which was severe enough for him to require surgery. The 2021 second-rounder has been cleared to engage in football activities and should garner interest from teams in need of depth at cornerback.

Samuel will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion surgery was successful, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel remains a free agent and underwent neck surgery back in April. After his October meeting with the medical professionals, Samuel's goal is to return to the field for the second half of the season. He appeared in just four regular-season games with the Chargers last season but is still just 25 years old.

Samuel (neck/shoulder) underwent neck surgery in April, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel will have a check-up appointment in July. The 25-year-old free agent cornerback visited with the Saints on Monday, but he will reconvene with interested teams once deemed fully healthy. Samuel appeared in just four regular-season games last season due to shoulder and neck issues. He's aiming to return to the field in 2025.

Samuel (neck/shoulder) remains unsigned and has a "medical concern" that's impacting teams' interest in him, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

EDGE Analysis

Garafolo also confirmed the medical concern is related to the neck/shoulder injury that limited Samuel to four games in 2024. A previous report said he's dealing with something similar to stinger symptoms, though lasting for months rather than weeks. The 2021 second-round pick made 47 starts in four years with the Chargers, recording double-digit pass defenses and exactly two interceptions each of his first three years on the team. Samuel reportedly visited with the Cardinals a couple weeks ago, but there haven't been any other reports of visits or serious interest, leaving him as one of the top unsigned players heading into the second month of the NFL league year.

Samuel (shoulder) has been dealing with "stinger symptoms," which caused him to miss the majority of the 2024 season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel was limited to just four games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury, recording 13 total tackles (11 solo) and two passes defensed. The cornerback said that he's "feeling better" and that he wants to return to the Chargers in 2025. Samuel will be a free agent this offseason and it's unclear where his next destination will be, but he's confident he'll be ready for the offseason program, with whatever team that may be.

Speaking with the media Wednesday, coach Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers don't expect Samuel (shoulder) to play Sunday against the Falcons, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuel hasn't played since Week 4, and there's been no indication he's close to returning to the practice field despite being eligible to come off injured reserve at any time. When asked if he expected Samuel to play again this season, Harbaugh replied, "I don't know." Kristian Fulton, Elijah Molden, Ja'Sir Taylor, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard are filling cornerback duties.