NFL

Free agent CB Samuel (spine) given OK to play

Dr. David Okonkwo, neurosurgeon for the

Okonkwo and Dr. Nicholas Theodore, also known for his work in spinal trauma, have reviewed Samuel’s most recent medical scans.

Samuel has 176 tackles and six interceptions in 50 career games (47 starts) since being drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round of the 2021 draft.

Information from ESPN’s Kris Rhim was used in this report.