Eagles CB Samuel leaves practice with strained hamstring

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BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel left Saturday morning's practice with a strained hamstring.

Samuel

Coach Andy Reid said Samuel, who did not practice in the afternoon, will probably have an MRI on Sunday.

"He felt a little better once he got in [after practice]," Reid said following the afternoon session.

The All Pro signed a six-year, $57 million contract with the Eagles after spending his first five seasons with the New England Patriots. He missed time during the team's workouts last month with a strained left hamstring.

If Samuel is out for an extended period, the Eagles have depth at the position. Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard, who lost his left cornerback spot to Samuel and wanted a trade, would step in.

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