Asante Samuel reportedly targeted by Denver Broncos in trade

Published: Apr 19, 2012 at 04:04 PM

The Denver Broncos expressed interest in acquiring cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles, two sources told the Denver Post on Thursday.

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The talks were so far along that the Broncos presented the Eagles with two proposals: one involving a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick, the other involving an undisclosed player. But the Broncos don't believe they will be able to strike a deal with the Eagles.

The Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions also have been rumored as potential suitors for the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

Samuel still has two years left on his contract. He's owed $10 million with a $100,000 offseason workout bonus next season and $11.5 million with a $100,000 workout bonus in 2013.

Samuel started 14 games for the Eagles last season, recording 34 tackles, one forced fumble and three interceptions.

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