Curtis Samuel - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Limited to one catch in return Samuel secured one of three targets for two yards during Buffalo's 33-30 divisional-round overtime loss to the Broncos on Saturday.

Impact Samuel missed the final seven games of the regular season, as well as the Bills' wild-card round win over Jacksonville, due to an elbow injury, but he managed to return from IR in time to face off against Denver. With all of Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee) having been placed on IR in advance of the AFC divisional round, Samuel got a chance to handle an increased role on offense, playing 44 percent of offensive snaps. Unsurprisingly, after he managed just a only a 7-81-1 line (nine targets) across six regular-season appearances earlier in the year, Samuel was unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Though Samuel remains under contract for one more year, Buffalo has a potential 'out' in his deal this offseason for only $3.45 million in dead cap.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel Discusses His Return To Play Against Broncos | Buffalo Bills Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel met with the media on January 18th 2026, one day after Divisional Round loss to Denver Broncos. Topics inc...

1 DAY AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Buffalo Bills inactives list vs. Denver Broncos | AFC Divisional Round Seven players are INACTIVE at Broncos. Ed Oliver and Curtis Samuel are ACTIVE.

2 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Back in action Saturday Samuel (elbow) is active for Saturday's divisional-round game at Denver, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Samuel thus will be available to Buffalo's offense for the first time since Week 11 after a lengthy IR stint, and the timing of his activation couldn't have come at a better time after all of Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee) landed on injured reserve in the past week. Along with Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, Keon Coleman and Mecole Hardman, Samuel will be one of the options at wide receiver available to QB Josh Allen, but he did muster just a 7-81-1 line on nine targets in six appearances earlier this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Buffalo activated Samuel (elbow) from injured reserve Friday.

Impact Samuel remains listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos, but his activation would seem to indicate Samuel will be ready to play. With Joshua Palmer (ankle) placed on injured reserve last week and both Gabe Davis (knee) and Tyrell Shavers (knee) lost to season-ending injuries last Sunday against the Jaguars, Samuel's return will be big news for the Bills. If cleared to play, Samuel will slide into the wideout mix alongside Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bills activate DT Ed Oliver and WR Curtis Samuel from Injured Reserve Defensive tackle Ed Oliver and wide receiver Curtis Samuel have been activated to the 53-man roster and are eligible to play against the Bro...

3 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Could return Saturday Samuel (elbow) will practice in full Thursday and is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional round matchup against the Broncos, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News re...

Impact The 29-year-old from Ohio State has missed the Bills' last eight games due to an elbow injury, but following a week of full practice sessions, he's got a chance to return for the divisional round. Across six appearances this season, Samuel has caught seven of nine targets for 81 yards and a touchdown while also accumulating 223 kick return yards. If Samuel is added to Buffalo's active roster in time to play Saturday, he'll likely operate as one of the team's top wideouts, as Joshua Palmer (ankle) and Tyrell Shavers (knee) will both be sidelined.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Tuesday Samuel (elbow) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Samuel has been sidelined for the Bills' last eight games (including Sunday's wild-card win against the Jaguars) due to an elbow injury. His full participation in his return to practice Tuesday is an encouraging sign and puts Samuel on track to being activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Broncos. The return would be timely, given that both Tyrell Shaves and Gabe Davis tore their ACLs against Jacksonville.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel Talks Working Towards Playoff Return | Buffalo Bills Curtis Samuel meets with the media outside the locker room on January 13th 2026. Topics include: Getting physically and mentally prepared fo...

6 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills receiver depth thinned to 3 in preparing to play Broncos after Shavers tears knee ligament

The Buffalo Bills are down a second receiver in two days after coach Sean McDermott revealed Tyrell Shavers is out after tearing a knee ligament

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared to practice Tuesday The Bills designated Samuel (elbow/neck) for return to practice Tuesday.

Impact Samuel is scheduled to practice Tuesday in some fashion for the first time since Week 11, after he had missed each of the Bills' last eight games while nursing a pair of injuries. Given the length of his layoff, Samuel will likely need to advance to full participation in practice by Thursday in order to have a realistic shot of being activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. If available this weekend, Samuel could be called upon to play meaningful snaps at receiver right off the bat after Tyrell Shavers exited with a knee injury and Gabe Davis (knee) suffered a season-ending ACL tear in this past Sunday's 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the wild-card round.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bills place WR Gabe Davis on IR, designate DT Ed Oliver and WR Curtis Samuel to return Bills make five roster moves ahead of Divisional Round against Denver.

6 DAYS AGO • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Josh Allen gets a lift in helping lead Bills to wild-card playoff win over Jaguars

Josh Allen has too often been asked to carry the Buffalo Bills to victory

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Practice window opening Samuel (elbow) is having his practice window to return from injured reserve opened, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports Monday.

Impact Samuel has been on injured reserve since Nov. 28, but he will be eligible to rejoin his teammates at practice as the Bills prepare to travel to Denver for the AFC divisional round Saturday. Gabe Davis tore his ACL in the wild-card round win over the Jaguars and Tyrell Shavers suffered a knee injury that is still being evaluated, so if Samuel proves healthy enough to return from IR, the latter could return to a meaningful role in a receiving corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out for wild-card round Samuel (elbow) will not have his 21-day practice window opened ahead of the Bills' AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars on Sunday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Samuel landed on injured reserve in late November due to an elbow injury, and he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return for the opening round of the AFC playoffs. Samuel was a healthy inactive for the first three weeks of the regular season, but when he did play, he was often listed on the injury report with different ailments. He appeared in just six regular-season games for Buffalo and logged seven catches (on nine targets) for 81 yards and a touchdown while returning nine kickoffs for 223 yards.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bills sign WR Gabe Davis from practice squad to active roster, place WR Curtis Samuel on IR Samuel will now miss a minimum of four games; he is eligible to return Week 17 against the Eagles

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Moved to IR The Bills placed Samuel (elbow) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Samuel will now need to miss at least four games while on IR before being eligible to return to the active roster. The move was coupled with the signing of wide receiver Gabe Davis from the practice squad. The Tuesday signing of Brandin Cooks likely also plays a role in the team's decision to move Samuel to IR. The wide receiver participated in six regular-season games this season where he totaled seven receptions for 81 yards and one receiving touchdown.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown ruled out for Bills against Steelers

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has ruled out Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown from playing at Pittsburgh this weekend, leaving Josh Allen without his two primary protectors

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Samuel (elbow/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Samuel, who was also inactive in Week 12, will target a potential return to action Dec. 7 against the Bengals. With seven catches on nine targets for 81 yards and a TD in six games to date, Samuel is off the fantasy radar, though his continued absence this weekend will impact Buffalo's kickoff return game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Who’s the Best of the Best? Ranking the Top 10 Ohio State Receivers in the NFL

Ohio State is Wide Receiver U. As this year's Ohio State team has two first-round hopefuls at wide receiver, we decided to rank the 10 best...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Who’s the Best of the Best? Ranking the Top 10 Ohio State Receivers in the NFL

Buffalo visits Pittsburgh in a game that could have long-ranging playoff implications

The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers face off with both trying to bolster their playoff positioning in the wide-open AFC

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Missing Wednesday's practice Samuel (elbow/neck) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old missed the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans due to elbow and neck injuries, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he's still dealing with the issues. Samuel likely needs to practice in at least a limited capacity either Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance at returning for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Samuel (elbow/neck) is improving in his recovery, head coach Sean McDermott said Friday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Samuel sat out Thursday's loss to the Texans but he could be back for Buffalo's next game, Nov. 30 at Pittsburgh. Keon Coleman has been held out of the Bills' last two games as a coach's decision, so more targets could be available for Samuel if he's healthy enough to rejoin a Bills receiving corps that's searching for consistent production behind Khalil Shakir.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Bills inactives list vs. Texans | Week 12 TNF Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, Curtis Samuel among Bills players inactive for Thursday's game

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills bench WR Keon Coleman for 2nd straight game after he was late for meeting last week

Buffalo receiver Keon Coleman was a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game against the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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