IR
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 12/1/2024
2024 Defense Stats
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13
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
There's a lot riding on Samuel in his fourth professional season as the cash-strapped Chargers let multi-year starter Michael Davis leave via free agency and didn't select any rookie defensive backs until Day 3 of the 2024 draft. As a result, the 24-year-old will be the team's most experienced starting cornerback despite struggling frequently in 2023 as the de-facto top option, when he logged 63 tackles and two picks in 17 regular-season contests. A Jim Harbaugh-led defense has typically been successful in the NFL, but it'll be interesting to see if Samuel's abilities at corner will prove up to the task. Read Past Outlooks
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Moves to injured reserve
Samuel (shoulder) was placed on IR on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Samuel hurt his shoulder prior to the Chargers' season opener but was able to start each of the team's first four games. However, the Week 5 bye didn't help Samuel overcome the issue, and his placement on IR means he'll need to miss at least Los Angeles' next four contests. Cam Hart will likely take Samuel's spot in the starting lineup at cornerback.
Samuel hurt his shoulder prior to the Chargers' season opener but was able to start each of the team's first four games. However, the Week 5 bye didn't help Samuel overcome the issue, and his placement on IR means he'll need to miss at least Los Angeles' next four contests. Cam Hart will likely take Samuel's spot in the starting lineup at cornerback.
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Measurables Review
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How do Asante Samuel's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
180 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secShuttle Time
4.09 secCone Drill
6.98 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
12 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
30.13 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Samuel emerged as a capable starter in Year 2 and was forced into the role of top cornerback after the injury to J.C. Jackson in Week 7. While the 23-year-old hasn't developed into the opportunistic playmaker his father was, he hasn't been a weak link either as he's posted back-to-back seasons with 11 pass breakups. Samuel could end up playing primarily in the slot if both Jackson and Michael Davis are healthy to begin the season, but his flexibility as a boundary corner has been critical when the Chargers suffer their yearly rash of injuries.
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Out versus Broncos
Samuel (shoulder) is out for Sunday's outing against Denver.
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Good to go Sunday
Samuel (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Injures shoulder Friday
Samuel (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Disappoints in second season
Samuel finished the 2022-23 season with 57 tackles (48 solo), one tackle for loss, two interceptions, a fumble recovery and 11 passes defended across 17 games.
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Two passes defended in loss
Samuel recorded four assisted tackles and two passes defended during Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.
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