CAM SAMPLE NEWS

Staying in Cincinnati The Bengals re-signed Sample to a one-year contract Thursday.

Impact Sample missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a left Achilles tear suffered during the preseason, so re-signing with the club he's played for since entering the NFL as a 2021 fourth-round pick is sensible. The rotational defensive end will work to get healthy and put forth a solid year in 2025 before preparing to hit free agency again.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Bengals Retain Cam Sample's D-Line Versatility As He Eyes 'Unfinished Business' With Cam Sample eyeing a training camp return from a torn Achilles, news broke Wednesday night that the Bengals are reportedly expected to r...

MARCH 13 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals DE Myles Murphy suffers an apparent knee injury during a joint practice with Colts

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy suffered an apparent knee injury during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR The Bengals placed Sample (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact This move comes as no surprise, as Sample tore his Achilles during one of the Bengals' practices last week. The Tulane product recorded 29 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and defended one pass across 17 regular-season games in 2023. Expect second-year defensive end Myles Murphy to see more work as a rotational edge rusher with Sample missing all of 2024.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals defensive end Sample out for season with torn Achilles Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample will miss the 2024 season with a torn Achilles, head coach Zac Taylor said.Sample, 24, went down...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Suffers torn Achilles' Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Sample is done for the year after suffering a torn Achilles in practice last week, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sample was carted off the practice field last Thursday, and the worst-case severity of his injury has now been confirmed. The Bengals will doubtless place the fourth-year defensive end on IR, as he turns his attention toward a difficult recovery schedule for the 2025 campaign. Sample had been slated for a key backup role along Cincinnati's defensive line.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he'll play regulars in first preseason game, including QB Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he expects to play some starters in the opening preseason game against Tampa Bay on Saturday

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals DE Cam Sample (Achilles) out for season Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample will miss the 2024 season with a torn Achilles, head coach Zac Taylor said.Sample, 24, went down...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bengals DE Cam Sample (Achilles) out for season Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample will miss the 2024 season with a torn Achilles, head coach Zac Taylor said.Sample, 24, went down...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Carted off field Sample (knee) was carted off the field during practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sample was seen using a scooter with his left knee on the pad in the locker room after practice. It's not clear what injury he may have suffered or the severity, but the use of a scooter would indicate it's likely not a day-to-day injury.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays increased role Week 16 Sample notched six tackles (three solo), including one sack, during Saturday's 22-18 victory versus New England.

Impact Sample notched his second sack of the season while playing in place of injured starter Sam Hubbard (calf) on Sunday. Sample also played a season-high 94 percent of defensive snaps, and he's now lined up for at least 74 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps in each of the past two games. Expect Sample to continue stepping up into a starting role if Hubbard remains out for Monday Night Football versus Buffalo in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Super Bowl 2022: How Rams have health edge over Bengals

Dr. Matt Provencher explains how, when it comes to health, the Rams have an advantage over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Rams head to Rose Bowl for Super Bowl practice session

With wind gusts forecast in the 30 mph range at the team headquarters in Thousand Oaks, the Rams opted to travel 52 miles to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for Thursday’s practice

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to full health Sample (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sample has resumed practicing in full after having been sidelined by a groin injury since Bengals' divisional-round victory over the Titans. Now, the rotational defensive end can be considered on track for Super Bowl LVI versus the Rams.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hot weather something different for both Super Bowl teams

Did you say 87 degrees

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bengals seek 1st Super Bowl title versus Rams

The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl in search of their first title in franchise history

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burrow didn't want to be QB when starting youth football

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow didn't set out to be a quarterback

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in practice Sample (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact This is the first time Sample has practiced since injuring his groin late in the Bengals' divisional-round victory over the Titans two weeks ago. The defensive end played on at least 35 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps over the first two rounds of the playoffs and registered one tackle in the divisional-round. Sample's participation ten days out from the Super Bowl is an encouraging sign for his potential availability in the big game.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrann Mathieu's return boosts Chiefs, already healthiest team in NFL playoffs

The Chiefs are the healthiest team left in the NFL playoffs. Dr. Matt Provencher breaks down the health of the final four.

JANUARY 30, 2022

Not available Sunday Sample (groin) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Sample will be sidelined for the AFC Championship Game after not being able to practice all week. In Sample's absence, Wyatt Ray and Khalid Kareem are candidates for increased snaps.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs have Pro Bowl S Mathieu for AFC title game vs Bengals

Tyrann Mathieu cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and the Chiefs removed his injury designation about three hours before kickoff, clearing the way for the Pro Bowl safety to pla...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for Sunday Sample (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Sample didn't practice at all this week after suffering the groin injury during the Bengals' divisional-round win over the Titans. In his expected absence, Wyatt Ray and Khalid Kareem could see increased snaps against the Chiefs.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel, Tyrann Mathieu among key injuries ahead of AFC, NFC title games

Dr. Matt Provencher analyzes injuries to Deebo Samuel, Tyrann Mathieu and other key players ahead of Sunday's playoff games.

JANUARY 27, 2022

Doesn't practice Wednesday Sample (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Sample sustained a groin injury during Saturday's divisional-round win over the Titans. If he hopes to play in this weekend's AFC Championship Game against Kansas City, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow keeps going down, but Bengals keep moving on

Joe Burrow took a beating Saturday, but he still got the Cincinnati Bengals one step away from the Super Bowl

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS