Donny Football

Asante Samuel Jr., who signed here mid to late season, is a free agent.

I wouldn't mind a Pierre or Samuel return.

In fact, I would welcome it.

But for the sake of exercise here, they could be headed elsewhere, and they still have a need at corner.

Stokes has first-round pedigree, 29th overall selection by the Packers back in 2021.

He spent 2025 with the Raiders and was one of the bright spots on a defense that mostly played under the watch of Patrick Graham, who just so happens to be the Steelers' new defensive coordinator.

The connection could be made for a reunion in Pittsburgh.

A projected deal of three years, 22 million bucks, so only about seven, seven and a half per season.

which wouldn't put a ton into the Steelers' second cornerback since they will likely drop 20-plus million on Joey Porter Jr.

this offseason.

And yes, that would be well-deserved for Peezy Jr.

22 corners that played greater than 85% of their team's defensive snaps in 2025.

Stokes is among them.

And he ranks pretty highly among them.

Tied for first in targets.

First in yards allowed, just 329.

Tied for first in touchdowns allowed, just one.

Fourth in yards per completion, 9.7.

Seventh in passer rating, 77.7.

It's another move that makes sense.