Article: Patriots Turn A Corner: Samuel Expected Back.

Byline: David Heuschkel

Aug. 25--Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel could rejoin the team soon.

Samuel, absent all of training camp because of a contract dispute, is willing to put his grievance aside and report sometime next week. No specific date was announced.

Seeking a long-term contract this offseason, Samuel was unhappy the Patriots put the franchise tag on him, which restricted his free agency and slotted him into a $7.79 million salary in 2007. He is expected to sign the tender, The Boston Herald and NFL Network reported.

"I'm sure he'll definitely be around in the near future," Samuel's agent, Alonzo Shavers, told The Boston ...

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