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Samuel will sign $7.79 million contract as franchise player

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Monday, August 27, 2007

Franchise cornerback Asante Samuel, who has missed all of training camp and the first three preseason games, reported to the New England Patriots on Monday and will sign the one-year tender worth $7.79 million. A four-year veteran will attempt to reclaim his starting job, but likely will have to pass the strenuous conditioning test administered by coach Bill Belichick to all players before working out with his teammates. Samuel was not available for comment Monday. Glenn Toby, the senior v ...

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