The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 25-10 loss to Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers (in California).
They will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Cincinnati Bengals.
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Asante Samuel Jr.
Before Sunday’s showdown with the Bengals, the Steelers signed a new player.
Via The Pittsburgh Steelers: “We have activated QB Will Howard to the Active Roster from the Reserve/Injured List, signed CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the Practice Squad, waived RB Trey Sermon from the Active Roster & released DB Darrick Forrest from the Practice Squad”
We have activated QB Will Howard to the Active Roster from the Reserve/Injured List, signed CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the Practice Squad, waived RB Trey Sermon from the Active Roster & released DB Darrick Forrest from the Practice Squad. @BordasLawhttps://t.co/1Fxb4XYDnB
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 12, 2025
Jalen Ramsey Reacts To Steelers Signing Asante Samuel Jr.
One person who reacted to the news was Jalen Ramsey.
His post (via X) had over 9,000 likes and 300,000 impressions.
Ramsey wrote: “LESGO!!!!! my Nole brother! 🤟🏾”
The Steelers’ defense currently ranks 19th in PFSN’s Defense Impact metric with a 71.5 grade.
Right now, the Steelers are 5-4 in nine games, which has them as the top team in the AFC North.
They are 3-2 in the five games they have played at home.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: “One added comfort level for the #Steelers: The doctor who performed Asante Samuel Jr’s surgery is Dr. David Okonkwo, who is the #Steelers team neurosurgeon. His first-hand knowledge of the injury helped. Samuel, by the way, has passed his physical.”
One added comfort level for the #Steelers: The doctor who performed Asante Samuel Jr’s surgery is Dr. David Okonkwo, who is the #Steelers team neurosurgeon. His first-hand knowledge of the injury helped. Samuel, by the way, has passed his physical. https://t.co/eKk0oxK8TI
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 12, 2025
Samuel Jr. was the 47th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Florida State.
He spent the first four years of his career playing for the Chargers.
