Asante Samuel Jr. Establishes Himself in Steelers Secondary

Samuel has earned a starting role on his one-year, $4 million deal and recorded seven pass deflections through seven games after recovering from spinal fusion. Bye-week commentary credits Jamel Dean, Daylen Everette, and Jalen Ramsey’s leadership in a cornerback room adjusting after Joey Porter Jr.’s departure; The Athletic has recognized Patrick Graham among the NFL’s best new coordinators, though the available report gives no supporting analysis.