Asante Samuel Jr. visits Green Bay: What we know and how much he would move the needle

The Packers hosted Asante Samuel Jr. for a visit on Thursday, but the free-agent corner plans to take more meetings before signing a deal.

The Green Bay Packers might not have made a deal before the trade deadline, but they still have a chance to add a notable veteran to their roster. On Thursday, the team hosted free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. for an official visit.

The news comes after weeks of speculation that Samuel could wind up in Green Bay. The former second-round pick spent four years with the Los Angeles Chargers, serving as one of the preferred starting cornerbacks in each of those seasons. Samuel missed all but four games in 2024 due to what the team originally called a shoulder injury.

The true nature of Samuel’s absence proved to be more concerning, however. The corner later described his injury as a stinger in both shoulders. His medical team eventually determined that he required a spinal fusion. Samuel underwent the procedure in April, effectively gutting any chance of landing a contract during the height of free agency.

However, in the time since Samuel’s surgery, he has received medical clearance for football activities. That development renewed interest from NFL teams and set the stage for his visit to Green Bay this week.

What we know about Samuel’s situation