Eagles' Asante Samuel close to joining Atlanta Falcons
 

The Atlanta Falcons are finalizing contract details with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, sources with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Wednesday.

Barring any unforeseen setbacks the trade will be completed Wednesday, sources told La Canfora. Samuel is reworking the final two years of the existing contract -- which were not guaranteed in the first place -- and is preparing to sign the new deal Wednesday, which would consummate the trade.

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