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DALLAS COWBOYS COULD TARGET ASANTE SAMUEL JR. AS A VETERAN CORNERBACK OPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 COWBOYS LOOK TO ADD VETERAN DEPTH TO SECONDARY<\/strong>: The Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> made a bold move late in the 2025 season<\/strong>, releasing cornerback Trevon Diggs<\/strong>, ending his near six-season<\/strong> tenure with the organization. The decision was a necessary one<\/strong>, as injuries<\/strong> had rendered Diggs an expensive liability<\/strong> on the boundary, and his underperformance<\/strong> in recent years created a need for change.<\/p>\n With the 2026 NFL Draft<\/strong> approaching and multiple first-round picks<\/strong> at their disposal, the Cowboys<\/strong> are expected to target the secondary<\/strong> to bolster their defense. Shavon Revel<\/strong> (2025 third-round pick) and Caelen Carson<\/strong> (2024 fifth-rounder) could step into starting roles, but the Cowboys are also considering a more experienced option<\/strong> to fill the gap in their secondary.<\/p>\n According to Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/strong>, Asante Samuel Jr.<\/strong>, the talented 26-year-old cornerback<\/strong>, could be a reclamation project<\/strong> for the Cowboys. Samuel, who spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong>, may find a fresh opportunity in Dallas, potentially reuniting with his former position coach, Derrick Ansley<\/strong>. Ansley, now the Cowboys’ defensive backs coach<\/strong>, coached Samuel during his time in Los Angeles and could be key in helping Samuel return to his peak form.<\/p>\n Samuel\u2019s career took a hit due to a neck injury<\/strong> sustained in October 2024<\/strong>, which sidelined him for over a year. However, he made a late-season return<\/strong> with the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> in 2025, starting three games and earning a 67.2 grade from Pro Football Focus<\/strong>. While his time with the Steelers was limited, it showed promise, and Samuel still possesses the skills that made him a strong contributor during his first three seasons in the league.<\/p>\n Before the injury, Samuel had a solid career, including three interceptions<\/strong> in a single playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong>. Over his first three years, he tallied six interceptions<\/strong> and was a consistent presence in the secondary. If he can stay healthy, he still has the potential to be a major asset for the Cowboys’ defense.<\/p>\n Though Samuel\u2019s injury history is a concern, his previous body of work and recent performances give him a shot at re-establishing himself as a starting cornerback. For the Cowboys, Samuel could be a solid addition to their defensive backfield<\/strong>, providing depth and experience alongside DaRon Bland<\/strong> at CB1<\/strong>. Samuel would likely compete with Shavon Revel<\/strong> for the starting CB2<\/strong> role opposite Bland.<\/p>\n However, the biggest roadblock to signing Samuel could be the salary implications<\/strong>, as the Cowboys are currently projected to be $30 million over the cap<\/strong>. While this creates financial hurdles, the Cowboys could restructure contracts and make cuts to free up space, potentially allowing them to sign Samuel to a one-year, relatively inexpensive deal<\/strong>. This move could look very shrewd in 12 months<\/strong> if Samuel proves he\u2019s back to his old form.<\/p>\n The Cowboys are in a position of need<\/strong> in the secondary and will likely continue to target both the draft<\/strong> and free agency<\/strong> to address the issue. Asante Samuel Jr.<\/strong> presents an opportunity to add veteran experience to the defense, but whether the Cowboys are able to make the financials work will be key. If they can land Samuel on a prove-it deal<\/strong>, he could help stabilize the secondary and provide mentorship to younger cornerbacks like Revel<\/strong> and Carson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With the 2026 NFL Draft<\/strong> on the horizon and free-agent decisions to make, Dallas<\/strong> has a lot of moving parts in the coming months. How they address their secondary needs<\/strong>, particularly in the context of a tight salary cap, will determine whether this potential move for Samuel is a smart long-term solution<\/strong> or a risk they choose to pass on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DALLAS COWBOYS COULD TARGET ASANTE SAMUEL JR. AS A VETERAN CORNERBACK OPTION \ud83d\udea8 COWBOYS LOOK TO ADD VETERAN DEPTH TO SECONDARY: The Dallas Cowboys made a bold… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-152242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\nTHE POSSIBILITY OF ADDING ASANTE SAMUEL JR.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
SAMUEL’S INJURY HISTORY AND LATEST PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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WHY DALLAS MAKES SENSE FOR SAMUEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n
THE COWBOYS’ STRATEGY MOVING FORWARD<\/strong><\/h3>\n