Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Steelers Replace Slay with Samuel Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a big change in their team.
They let go of a player named Darius Slay, who plays defense.
To fill his spot, they moved another player, Asante Samuel Jr., from the practice team to the main team.
Samuel Jr. had to sit out the beginning of the season because he had surgery on his back.
Now, he's ready to play and help the team.
This change shows that the Steelers are trying to make their defense stronger.
Pittsburgh Steelers released cornerback Darius Slay by mutual agreement.
Asante Samuel Jr. was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
Samuel Jr. joined the Steelers on 11 November after recovering from spinal fusion surgery.
The move aims to strengthen the team's defensive lineup.
The announcement was covered by ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
- Who
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- What
- Released Darius Slay and promoted Asante Samuel Jr.
- When
- 11 November
- Where
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Why
- To bolster their defensive lineup and replace Slay
- Team
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Player Released
- Darius Slay
- Player Promoted
- Asante Samuel Jr.
- Position
- Cornerback
- Date of Announcement
- 11 November
- Reason for Promotion
- Recovered from spinal fusion surgery
- Source
- ESPN's Adam Schefter, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero