After releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay on Tuesday, the Steelers have bolstered their defensive back depth.

The team announced the signing of cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, as well as the signing of cornerback Daequan Hardy to the practice squad.

The team also released wide receiver Cornell Powell from the practice squad.

Samuel signed with the Steelers’ practice squad on Nov. 12. He was temporarily elevated to the active roster in Pittsburgh’s Sunday loss to the Bills, replacing James Pierre as a starting cornerback after Pierre was injured. Samuel played over Darius Slay, who was a healthy scratch against Buffalo before his release Tuesday.

Samuel played 28 defensive snaps and recorded three total tackles against Buffalo. Now, he fin

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