Daily Norseman
The season now has HOPE (for some). The team is marching on and is obviously only able to take one week at a time. This week, the Ravens are coming to town riding a two game win streak. I am going to guess that they will take a page out of the Falcons play book and try to pound the rock behind Derrick Henry. Lamar Jackson will be a handful to contain as well. I’d like to feel super confident but I cannot. I am hopeful though. We need that run defense to be on point again this week.
Latest NFL development sparks major competition among Packers, Vikings, Steelers, and others for key defensive player
Asante Samuel Jr. was one of the top cornerbacks in free agency back in March, but a neck injury held him back. After undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in April, Samuel now has been cleared for football activities and plans to make free agency visits.
On Wednesday, he put the plan in motion by visiting the Carolina Panthers. Over the next few days, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the list of visits will include the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Verdict of where Asante Samuel Jr. should go
The best spot for Samuel comes down to two teams: The 49ers and Packers. If winning right away is a big factor, the edge would go to Green Bay. That shouldn’t be the biggest priority for a player like him, though. The former second-round pick will look for the chance to get as many reps as possible, and staying on the West Coast in San Francisco would be very appealing. So I’m going to predict he chooses the 49ers for his second-chance spot in the NFL, and hopefully he’s able to fit into Robert Saleh’s defense early and make an immediate impact. — Destin Adams, A to Z Sports NFL.
Note: Seems logical.
Vikings News: Asante Samuel Jr Visit is Not What You Think…
Samuel Jr., a 26-year-old former 2nd round pick, was cleared medically by independent doctors earlier this week to play football again, following a neck/spine injury that cost him most of 2024 and resulted in a rather controversial spinal fusion procedure over the offseason.
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And on Thursday morning, we found out just how crucial it is to the Samuel Jr conversation. While on with the Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN Radio this morning, Tom Pelissero (NFL Network) reported that Asante Samuel Jr.’s visits are not what we originally thought they were.
According to the top league insider and Edina native, all of Samuel Jr’s visits are for medical purposes only. He is working out for team doctors and trainers, who will then decide if he is indeed healthy enough to warrant a possible signing.
“Asante Samuel Jr, the reason a player like that has a five or six team tour setup is medical. He needs to...
