Asante Samuel injury concern

[Rigotz]

https://boltbeat.com/asante-samuel-jr-finally-reveals-reason-for-strange-chargers-absence-in-2024

 

This was news to me and makes me a little cautious about the Bills giving him a huge contract. I wonder if Beane feels the same.

Didn't see it posted anywhere else:

 

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Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who landed on injured reserve in Week 6 and missed the remainder of the season, said he has been dealing with “stinger symptoms.” According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, stingers “are injuries that occur when nerves in the neck and shoulder are stretched or compressed after an impact” and can feel like “an electric shock or lightning bolt down the arm.”

 

“Just wanted to make sure for the long run I’ll be good, make sure my health overall is good,” Samuel said. “I wish I could have been out there with the team. It was killing me not to be out there with those guys. But I had to make sure my health was good.”

 

Samuel said he was “born with” this ailment. This season, the symptoms first flared up during practice in Week 1. He played four games after that first instance. The symptoms flared up again after a collision in practice before a Week 6 game at the Denver Broncos, according to Samuel. He said he has felt symptoms in both shoulders, but the left shoulder has been worse than the right one.

 

Samuel said he expects to be ready for the start of the offseason program. He is a pending unrestricted free agent. He said he wants to return to the Chargers. “I love this team,” he said. “I love this city. And I love everybody around here.”

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[TheyCallMeAndy]

So he has nerve issues?

[gonzo1105]

At this point I don’t think Samuel is getting a big long term contract. Probably around 1 year 10-12 million but I have concerns about him for sure even from when he was at FSU. 

[Mr. WEO]

born on IR??

[Goin Breakdown]

So the thing (neck/stingers) that ended Hyde's career basically. No thanks. 

[wppete]

His size is concerning and he plays very aggressive. 

[chris heff]

Just bring back Douglas.

[GASabresIUFan]

6 minutes ago, chris heff said:

Just bring back Douglas.

No speed.  The Douglas Benford pairing wasn’t up to the task last season.  

 

This news explains why Samuel didn’t get the rumored Jets contract.  

Edited 2 hours ago by GASabresIUFan

[Roundybout]

7 minutes ago, chris heff said:

Just bring back Douglas.

Douglas is cooked I’m afraid 

[chris heff]

9 minutes ago, Roundybout said:

Douglas is cooked I’m afraid 

They have to bring someone in, can’t just rely on the draft.

[wppete]

10 minutes ago, Roundybout said:

Douglas is cooked I’m afraid 

He lacks athleticism and speed. I think his time is up. 

[Not at the table Karlos]

15 minutes ago, chris heff said:

They have to bring someone in, can’t just rely on the draft.

Rather rely on udfas than Douglas. He’s done. 

[T master]

1 hour ago, Rigotz said:

https://boltbeat.com/asante-samuel-jr-finally-reveals-reason-for-strange-chargers-absence-in-2024

 

This was news to me and makes me a little cautious about the Bills giving him a huge contract. I wonder if Beane feels the same.

Didn't see it posted anywhere else:

 

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Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who landed on injured reserve in Week 6 and missed the remainder of the season, said he has been dealing with “stinger symptoms.” According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, stingers “are injuries that occur when nerves in the neck and shoulder are stretched or compressed after an impact” and can feel like “an electric shock or lightning bolt down the arm.”

 

“Just wanted to make sure for the long run I’ll be good, make sure my health overall is good,” Samuel said. “I wish I could have been out there with the team. It was killing me not to be out there with those guys. But I had to make sure my health was good.”

 

Samuel said he was “born with” this ailment. This season, the symptoms first flared up during practice in Week 1. He played four games after that first instance. The symptoms flared up again after a collision in practice before a Week 6 game at the Denver Broncos, according to Samuel. He said he has felt symptoms in both shoulders, but the left shoulder has been worse than the right one.

 

Samuel said he expects to be ready for the start of the offseason program. He is a pending unrestricted free agent. He said he wants to return to the Chargers. “I love this team,” he said. “I love this city. And I love everybody around here.”

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I didn't know was in talks with him but if he was this will be something I would think he would take a step back from especially given what he knows about this type of injury because of Mica Hyde .

[NoSaint]

Rapp might end him