With the 2025 NFL Draft quickly approaching, few starting-caliber players are left on the open market.
One of the top names remaining is cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., an unrestricted free agent after completing his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Despite playing in just four games last season due to a shoulder injury, Samuel Jr. is a talented defender entering the prime of his career. So why is he still available?
NFL Media's Mike Garafolo states medical concerns are 'pausing the market' for Samuel Jr.
Garafolo notes there are red flags concerning Samuel's neck and back, otherwise he'd be signed by now.