Steelers Cornerback is Making a Strong Statement in the Preseason

News ArticlePublishedAug 14, 2026 at 08:51 PM EDTupdatedAug 14, 2026 at 09:00 PM EDTAsante Samuel Jr. didn't need much time to make his presence felt against the Green Bay Packers. The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback has already been one of the names to watch throughout training camp, and he backed that up in the preseason opener.Samuel Jr. was around the ball throughout the game and looked solid going up against Green Bay's receivers.One of his best plays came near the goal line, when he broke up a pass intended for Jayden Reed at the five-yard line. It was the kind of play Pittsburgh needed, and Samuel Jr. made sure Reed couldn't come down with it.More sports: Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Is Standing out in Vegas...He wasn't done there, though. Samuel Jr. also put together some excellent covera