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12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel fourth among active players: Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel recorded his 48th career interception in the Week 15 game against the New York Giants, ranking...[+] him fourth among all active players.
12/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Three probable for Week 15 : Atlanta Falcons OG Justin Blalock (elbow), OT Sam Baker (hand) and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) fully participated in practice...[+] Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Three limited during practice : Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (ribs), DT Jonathan Babineaux (ribs) and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) were limited during practice...[+] Thursday, Dec. 13.
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Four limited during practice : Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (ribs), OG Justin Blalock (elbow), OT Sam Baker (hand) and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) were limited...[+] during practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Three questionable for Week 14: Atlanta Falcons DT Peria Jerry (quadriceps) was limited in practice and is questionable for Week 14. S William Moore (hamstring)...[+] and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) both did not participate in practice and are questionable.
News -- November 2012
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel injured : Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) left the game early Week 13 because of a shoulder injury and is considered questionable...[+] to return.
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel expected to play Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) is expected to play in the team's Week 13 game....[+]Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) is expected to play in the team's Week 13 game.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Two players listed as questionable : Atlanta Falcons DT Peria Jerry (quadriceps) and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28,...[+] and are listed as questionable for Week 13.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel could be game-time decision : Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) appears as if he will be a game-time decision for Week 13, according to head coach...[+] Mike Smith.
11/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Three miss practice: Atlanta Falcons DT Peria Jerry (quadricep), CB Dunta Robinson (illness), and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) all did not participate...[+] in practice Tuesday, Nov. 27.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel injures shoulderAtlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 12 and is considered questionable to return....[+]Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 12 and is considered questionable to return.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Five questionable: Atlanta Falcons WR Kevin Cone (groin), CB Asante Samuel (shoulder), DT Vance Walker (ribs) and LB Sean Weatherspoon (illness)...[+] were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 23, and DT Peria Jerry (quadriceps) didn't practice. All are questionable for Week 12.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel injured : Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) left the game early Week 11 because of a shoulder injury in Week 11 and is considered...[+] questionable to return.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Five limited in practice : Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux (hamstring), WR Harry Douglas (ankle), DT Peria Jerry (knee), T Sam Baker (ankle) and CB...[+] Asante Samuel (hip) were all limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
9/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Brent Grimes, Dunta Robinson listed as starters: Atlanta Falcons CBs Brent Grimes and Dunta Robinson are each listed as starting cornerbacks on the team's initial regular season...[+] depth chart released Tuesday, Sept. 4. CB Asante Samuel is listed as a No. 2 CB behind Robinson. All three are expected to see extensive action in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
7/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Thought Asante Samuel was in decline: The Philadelphia Eagles traded CB Asante Samuel this offseason because head coach Andy Reid thought Samuels play was on the...[+] decline and that he no longer fit the Eagles defensive scheme.
7/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel could shadow No. 1 WRs: Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team will consider having CB Asante Samuel shadowing opponents No. 1 wide receiver...[+] during games.
News -- May 2012
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Nnamdi Asomugha a fan of Asante Samuel : Philadelphia Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha regrets seeing CB Asante Samuel leave for the Atlanta Falcons. Asomugha felt the defense...[+] could have worked well with Samuel still on the team. 'I thought it could have worked, and I still think it could've worked,' Asomugha said. 'Everybody keeps saying that, you know, 'No, it can't work, you three, blah blah blah.' I still thought it could've worked, even coming into this season. Asante and I would talk about it through the offseason, like, we can fix this ... Now we've got another year under our belt; now we've got time; and then he's gone. So now it's like you don't get that chance to put it back out there. But, you know, it's whatever, and he's happy with where he is.'
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Dunta Robinson likely will move inside: Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said CB Dunta Robinson will line up inside with CBs Brent Grimes and Asante Samuel...[+] on the outside when all three are on the field this season.
News -- April 2012
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Teams looking to unload big contracts : The trade of CB Asante Samuel to the Atlanta Falcons was the first of more that are expected to come during NFL Draft weekend,...[+] where teams look for any value before cutting a player.
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Justin Blalock restructures deal : In order to free up some salary cap space to fit in Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuels three-year, $18.5 million contract, the...[+] team restructured OG Justin Blalocks contract. Before the restructure, Blalocks cap number was $5.3 million for 2012. The Falcons likely shifted some option bonuses around in order to create a more cap-friendly deal that allowed them to pursue Samuel.
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel contract update : Atlanta Falcons CB Asante Samuel's new deal is worth $14.5 million over three years, with escalators that could push the number...[+] to $18.5 million, according to a league source. The full details of the escalator package arent known, but it includes factors like leading the league in interceptions and making it to the Pro Bowl.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Were interested in Asante Samuel: The Denver Broncos were interested in trading for CB Asante Samuel and likely would have been willing to give up a sixth-round...[+] draft choice but were not willing to pay Samuel what he will get from the Atlanta Falcons.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel trade update: Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons traded a 2012 seventh-round draft choice to the Philadelphia Eagles for CB Asante...[+] Samuel.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel trade update: Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired a 2012 seventh-round draft choice from the Atlanta Falcons for CB...[+] Asante Samuel.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Top three CBs likely will see significant playing time: Atlanta Falcons CBs Brent Grimes, Dunta Robinson and Asante Samuel likely will all see significant playing time this season. Defensive...[+] coordinator Mike Nolan said it is very important to have three good cornerbacks because offenses are spreading defenses out more.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Agree to deal with Asante Samuel: The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, and they will sign him to a three-year, $18.5...[+] million deal, according to a league source.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuel update : The Atlanta Falcons are finalizing contract details with Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, according to sources with knowledge...[+] of the situation. Barring any unforeseen setbacks the trade will be completed Wednesday, April 25. Samuel is reworking the final two years of the existing contract - which were not guaranteed in the first place - and is preparing to sign the new deal Wednesday, April 25, which would consummate the trade. Samuel's new contract would not add any additional term to his deal.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Close to acquiring Asante Samuel : Updating a previous item, the Atlanta Falcons are on the verge of acquiring Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel for a late-round...[+] draft pick. A deal is likely to be completed as early as Thursday, April 26, and before the NFL Draft, according to sources.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Asante Samuels contract holding up a trade : The Atlanta Falcons have been negotiating with the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade for CB Asante Samuel, according to a source...[+] close to the situation. The hangup with getting a deal done, however, is Samuel's unwillingness to restructure his contract. Samuel is looking to keep most of the approximately $10 million he's slated to earn next season.
4/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Won't trade for Asante Samuel: The Denver Broncos are not expected to work out a trade for Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, according to Denver sources....[+]
4/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Falcons | Discussing Asante SamuelThe Atlanta Falcons are now considering trading for Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, according to sources in Atlanta....[+]The Atlanta Falcons are now considering trading for Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel, according to sources in Atlanta.
4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Unlikely to receive much for Asante Samuel The Philadelphia Eagles will unlikely receive more than a sixth-round draft pick in return for CB Asante Samuel....[+]The Philadelphia Eagles will unlikely receive more than a sixth-round draft pick in return for CB Asante Samuel.
4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Not interested in Asante Samuel There is no chance the New England Patriots will attempt to trade for Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel....[+]There is no chance the New England Patriots will attempt to trade for Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel.
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Willing to take less for Asante Samuel: The Philadelphia Eagles were initially looking for a third- or fourth-round draft choice in a trade for CB Asante Samuel but are...[+] now willing to accept less than a fourth-round pick for him.
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Interested in Asante Samuel: The Denver Broncos have expressed interest in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel but do not believe they will be able...[+] to agree on a trade. The Broncos made two offers to the Eagles with one involving a late-round draft choice and the other involving a player.
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuels contract making trade harder: The Philadelphia Eagles are having a hard time trading CB Asante Samuel this offseason because he scheduled to make $10 million...[+] this season and $11.5 million in 2013 with a $100,000 workout bonus for each season. The team probably would find more interest if Samuel would be willing to restructure his contract.
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Shopping Asante Samuel : The Philadelphia Eagles have been shopping CB Asante Samuel around the league prior to the NFL Draft, according to a league source....[+]
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel to attend workouts : Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel is scheduled to attend the start of the team's voluntary workouts Monday, April 16. Samuel...[+] remains available for a trade, however.
4/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel willing to restructure deal: The agent for Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel said Saturday, March 31, that his client is willing to restructure his contract...[+] to facilitate a trade. Samuel is scheduled to make $9.5 million in 2012. He is reportedly willing to go down to $7 million in bonus and salary this season, but it is uncertain if that will be low enough to make a deal work.
News -- March 2012
3/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Unlikely to acquire Asante Samuel: The Dallas Cowboys likely will not acquire Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel because it would probably cost them more in a...[+] trade since both teams are in the same division.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Not interested in Asante SamuelUpdating a previous report, the Detroit Lions are not interested in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel....[+]Updating a previous report, the Detroit Lions are not interested in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Unlikely to trade for Asante Samuel: The Tennessee Titans likely will not look to acquire Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel because they are not willing to give...[+] up an unconditional third-round draft choice and are not willing to add his salary.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Remain interested in Asante Samuel : The Detroit Lions continue to have interest in Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel. Cornerback is a position of need for the...[+] Lions. A veteran starter with proven coverage ability would be a good addition to their defense. Samuels base salary of $9.5 million for 2012 is a sticking point for any team interested in dealing for him. However, Samuel reportedly has said he's interested in renegotiating his contract to lower his salary cap number.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Could select a CB early in NFL Draft : The Philadelphia Eagles could select a cornerback prospect early in the NFL Draft if CB Asante Samuel is traded to the Tennessee...[+] Titans, as expected.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Nearing deal for Asante Samuel?: Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Eagles might be on the verge of shipping CB Asante Samuel to the Tennessee Titans...[+] for a third-round pick sometime in the next few days.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Might deal Asante Samuel soon: The Philadelphia Eagles might be trade CB Asante Samuel to the Tennessee Titans for a conditional third-round pick sometime in...[+] the next few days, according to a league source. Cornerback is a position of strength for the team, and he has a $10.5 million cap figure for 2012.
3/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Interested in Asante SamuelThe Tennessee Titans are interested in Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel but are not close to any deal with the Eagles....[+]The Tennessee Titans are interested in Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel but are not close to any deal with the Eagles.
News -- February 2012
2/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Have been getting calls about Asante Samuel: Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman indicated the team has been receiving calls about the availability of CB Asante...[+] Samuel. The team is expected to trade him this offseason because he is scheduled to make $8.4 million next season.
2/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | GM not talking about Asante Samuels future: Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman would not say if CB Asante Samuel will be with the team next season. He does...[+] believe CBs Nnamdi Asomugha, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Samuel can play in the same secondary if Samuel does return because they will be able to work together this offseason on different things.
2/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel hopes to return: Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel said he is not sure if he will return next season but hopes that he will be back. He is scheduled...[+] to make $9.4 million next season and more than $11 million in 2013.
News -- January 2012
1/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Had discussed Asante Samuel deal with Detroit : At one point, the Philadelphia Eagles had a deal in place to send CB Asante Samuel to the Detroit Lions, according to two sources...[+] close to the situation. General manager Howie Roseman even went so far as to have the Lions call Samuel. However, the deal ultimately fell through.
1/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Week 17 Inactives: The Philadelphia Eagles have declared CB Asante Samuel, DL Cedric Thornton, LB Greg Lloyd Jr., OL Julian Vandervelde, RB LeSean...[+] McCoy, DL Mike Patterson, WR Ronald Johnson inactive for Week 17.
News -- December 2011
12/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel ruled out: Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and has been ruled out for Week...[+] 17.
12/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel may not play Week 17Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) may not be able to play in Week 17 because of his hamstring injury....[+]Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) may not be able to play in Week 17 because of his hamstring injury.
12/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel out for Week 16 Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 23, and will not play in Week 16....[+]Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 23, and will not play in Week 16.
12/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie may start: Philadelphia Eagles CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will start in Week 16 if CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) is not able to play....[+]
12/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel had setback: Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) suffered a setback in practice Tuesday, Dec. 20, and he is danger of missing...[+] the team's Week 16 game. 'He knows what we're doing, it's just a matter of getting the soreness out of there to where he feels comfortable,' head coach Andy Reid said. 'Nobody wants to play more than he does, so you know he's going to do everything possible to get himself ready to go.' CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie would start if Samuel can't go.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel fine: Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) practiced Tuesday, Dec. 20, and said 'Hammy's good, hammy's good.' CB Dominique...[+] Rodgers-Cromartie will start in his place if he's unable to play in Week 16. DL Darryl Tapp (rib) also fully expects to play in Week 16.
News -- November 2011
11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Five practice in full: Philadelphia Eagles DL Brandon Graham (knee), OT Winston Justice (knee), C Jason Kelce (quadriceps), DL Juqua Parker (ankle) and...[+] CB Asante Samuel (groin) were each able to practice in full Friday, Nov. 11. Parker is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals, while the other four are considered probable.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Asante Samuel returns with groin laceration: Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (groin) checked back into the Week 9 game Monday, Nov. 7, in...[+] the second quarter. The team said he is playing with a groin laceration, an injury suffered when he was hit in the groin region earlier in the game.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Tramon Williams added to Pro Bowl roster: Green Bay Packers CB Tramon Williams was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Thursday, Jan. 20, reports The Associated Press. Williams...[+] replaced injured Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (undisclosed).
1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Two limited Friday, probable for playoff game: Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Cole (knee) and CB Asante Samuel (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 7, and are listed...[+] as probable for the team's Wild Card playoff game.
1/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Five practice Thursday: Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Cole (knee), TE Clay Harbor (abdomen), OT Winston Justice (knee), DL Trevor Laws (shoulder) and CB...[+] Asante Samuel (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 6.
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Five players practice Wednesday: Philadelphia Eagles TE Clay Harbor (abdomen), OG Nick Cole (knee), OT Winston Justice (knee), DT Trevor Laws (shoulder) and CB...[+] Asante Samuel (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5.