No deal: Deadline passes on Samuel talks

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Sides were never close; holdout could be next step.

The Patriots and cornerback Asante Samuel have not reached an 11th-hour contract agreement today, according to a source directly involved in the negotiation.

Today marked the deadline for franchise players to sign contract extensions. Samuel can only play for the $7.79 million tender if he decides to report to the Patriots.

In June, Samuel said he planned on holding out until the 10th week of the season. Mike Reiss, Boston Globe