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Asante Samuel went from “assertive” to “absent.”Samuel, the most vocal Eagles defender in last week’s OTA drills, opted to take advantage of the “voluntary” part of the voluntary minicamp, a team spokesman said. He was not present for yesterday’s practice. A team source said Eagles coach Andy Reid was disappointed, but such absences are not unheard of among veteran players who feel they got enough work in the first week, or who have pressing personal business.The Eagles did, however, give Samuel a $57 million contract as a free agent last year, and you would think that might guarantee perfect attendance. The team was already functioning without its other starting corner, Sheldon Brown, who …

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‘Family matters’ keep Samuel from volunteering

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