CURTIS SAMUEL NEWS

Limited practice participant Samuel (pectoral) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Samuel missed Week 8 with the same injury but play in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins. He's gotten four or fewer targets and no more than one carry in each game this season, with just one instance of topping 37 percent snap share. Samuel typically plays only 25-40 percent of the snaps on offense even if the Bills have injury concerns at his position (which is the cast this week with both Amari Cooper and Keon Coleman nursing wrist injuries).

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Samuel (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Samuel had been listed as questionable after he was a limited participant in practices throughout the week while nursing the pec injury, which kept him out for last Sunday's win over the Seahawks. The Bills will be without top wideout Amari Cooper (wrist) in Week 9, potentially opening the door for Samuel to take on more snaps. However, while Cooper was out of the picture from Weeks 1 through 6 before arriving in a trade with Cleveland, Samuel wasn't a noteworthy fantasy producer, as he averaged 16.3 yards from scrimmage per contest and failed to find the end zone during that six-game stretch.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 9 Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Samuel (pectoral) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sitting out the Week 8 win over the Seahawks, Samuel was a limited participant in the Bills' first two practices of the week and evidently isn't in line to do enough work at Friday's practice to fully convince the coaching staff that he'll be ready to go Sunday. Provided Samuel is able to maintain at least limited practice activity Friday, he should still have a decent chance at playing against the Dolphins, though the 28-year-old wideout probably won't be in store for a significant role on offense if he suits up. Through his first seven games with the Bills, Samuel has played more than 50 percent of the offensive snaps on just one occasion (in Week 5), and he's yet to earn more than four touches in any of his appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Samuel (pectoral) will be limited in practice, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

Impact Samuel missed Buffalo's win over Seattle in Week 8 due to a pectoral injury, one which could reasonably force him to log a multi-game absence. He was unable to practice prior to being ruled out against the Seahawks, though, so to see Samuel back as a limited participant indicates notable progress in his recovery. The depth wideout will work to retake the field during Sunday's divisional matchup against Miami.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills rule out WR Curtis Samuel, LB Terrel Bernard vs. Seahawks The Buffalo Bills have ruled out wide receiver Curtis Samuel, linebacker Terrel Bernard and rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter for Sunda...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could be facing multi-week absence Coach Sean McDermott relayed Friday that Samuel (pectoral) may be out "more than one week," but McDermott doesn't believe Samuel will go on injured reserve, Alaina Getzenberg of ES...

Impact Samuel has already been ruled out for Sunday's game in Seattle, and it sounds like he's far from a lock to return Nov. 3 against the Dolphins in Week 9. He's unlikely to be play a significant role even when healthy, as Samuel has exceeded 22 receiving yards only once for a Bills passing game that will likely have even fewer targets to go around after trading for Amari Cooper last Tuesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills coach McDermott rules out LB Bernard, DT Carter and WR Samuel from playing at Seahawks

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has ruled out starting linebacker Terrel Bernard, receiver Curtis Samuel and backup rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter from playing at Seattl...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Head coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Samuel (pectoral) will be out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Samuel didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday due to a pectoral injury, with his next chance to see game action arriving Nov. 3 against the Dolphins. In his absence this weekend, Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman are in line to lead the Bills' Week 8 WR corps, with Mack Hollins (shoulder) - if available -- and presumably a practice squad elevation or two on hand in reserve.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks hope to contain Bills' high-scoring offense

Amari Cooper will play his second game for the Buffalo Bills when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from practice Thursday Samuel (pectoral) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Samuel remains sidelined due to a pectoral injury that forced him out of Buffalo's win over Tennessee in Week 7. He's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's road matchup against the Seahawks, but an absence on Samuel's part may not impact the Bills offense too notably. Through seven games this season, Samuel has yet to rack up a 100 yards from scrimmage.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to pectoral injury Samuel (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Samuel left in the first quarter of Buffalo's Week 7 win over the Titans with what was deemed a shoulder injury, but it's his pectoral that kept him off the practice field Wednesday. Even if Samuel returns to practice prior to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, he isn't expected to be a key contributor, as he has only 12 catches for 92 yards this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Still Unsure Of Health of Three Starters Defensive leader Terrel Bernard, fellow linebacker Dorian Williams and wide receiver Curtis Samuel are all questionable for Buffalo.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't return versus Tennessee Samuel (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Samuel was injured early in the first quarter and has now been deemed unable to return. He failed to catch his lone pass-game target before the injury. The Bills will roll with Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins for the rest of Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel injury: Buffalo Bills wide receiver hurts shoulder against Titans Curtis Samuel has had a rough start to this Buffalo Bills career.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Suffers shoulder injury Samuel injured his shoulder during Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact After QB Josh Allen couldn't connect with Samuel on second down early in the first quarter, the wide receiver was seen down on one knee on the sideline with the training staff checking him out. Shortly thereafter, Samuel was deemed questionable to return. As long as Samuel is sidelined, Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins will be the options at the position.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches against Jets Samuel caught three of four targets for 44 yards in Monday's 23-20 win over the Jets.

Impact Samuel's 44 receiving yards in the contest were a season high for the veteran. The 28-year-old wideout played just 25 of the Bills 69 offensive snaps, behind Mack Hollins (46), Keon Coleman (44) and Khalil Shakir (26). Samuel will likely see his playing time take even more of a hit going forward with the Bills acquisition of Amari Cooper from a trade with the Browns on Tuesday. This muddying of the target distribution in Buffalo's passing attack should push Samuel further off the fantasy radar. The Bills are set to host the Titans in Week 7.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen hits Curtis Samuel for a 38-yard gain | Bills at Jets | Week 6 Josh Allen with a pass completion to Curtis Samuel for a 38-yard Gain vs. New York Jets, 10/14/2024

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

All ready for Monday Samuel does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Samuel has at least two targets in every game this season, but some assumed the offseason addition would thrive significantly more in the Joe Brady offensive scheme similar to the duo's days in Carolina. Expect Samuel to continue to operate in a depth role with Khalil Shakir (ankle) trending in the right direction for Monday's game.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Friday Samuel (toe) was listed as limited again at practice Friday.

Impact Samuel and Mack Hollins (shoulder) have kicked off Week 6 prep with consecutive limited practices, while Khalil Shakir (ankle) sat out both practices. After holding a walkthrough Friday, the Bills will practice Saturday before providing injury designations for Monday's game against the Jets.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Samuel (foot/toe) is participating in practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel missed Wednesday's session due to foot and toe injuries, but he's back on the field in at least a limited capacity Thursday. That bodes well for the versatile veteran's odds of returning to health in time for Monday's divisional matchup against the Jets, though definitive word on Samuel's status for Week 6 may not arrive until Saturday's final official practice of the week.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Samuel (foot/toe) will not participate in practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel previously dealt with turf toe during the preseason, but he's since suited up for all five of Buffalo's regular-season contests. The veteran receiver played a season-high 58 percent of offensive snaps and drew his highest target total of the year (four) during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans, but he ended the day with 0 yards through the air and one rush for minus-1 yard. Samuel has been a nonfactor on offense to begin his Bills tenure, and he'll now need to get healthy before having any chance to bounce back versus the Jets on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Samuel will not participate in practice Wednesday due to foot and toe injuries, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel previously dealt with turf toe during the preseason, but he's since suited up for all five of Buffalo's regular-season contests. While the Bills were without Khalil Shakir (ankle) in this past Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans, Samuel logged a season-high 58 percent offensive snap share and drew his highest target total (four) of 2024, but he ended the day with zero yards through the air and one rush for minus-1 yard. Samuel has been a non-factor on offense to begin his Bills tenure, and he'll now need to get healthy before having any chance to bounce back versus the Jets on Monday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor against Texans Samuel caught one of four targets for zero yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans. He added one rush for minus-1 yard.

Impact Samuel's four targets were a season-high for the veteran receiver, but he was unable to make the most of his opportunities. Despite recording a season-high 58 percent offensive snap share, the 28-year-old had his worst statistical game of the season. Through five games, Samuel has totaled just nine catches for 48 yards in the passing game, as he has been unable to break through in a receiving corps that is desperate for a spark. He'll have his next chance to take a step forward when the Bills visit the Jets in Week 6.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor against Texans Samuel caught one of four targets for zero yards and rushed once for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans.

Impact The four targets were a season-high for the veteran receiver, but he was unable to make the most of his opportunities. Despite also recording a season-high 58 percent offensive snap share while No. 1 wideout Khalil Shakir (ankle) was sidelined, Samuel turned in his worst statistical game of the season. Through five games, Samuel has totaled just nine catches for 48 yards, as he's struggled to break through in a receiving corps that's desperate for a spark.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Are Bills Underutilizing Curtis Samuel? As the Buffalo Bills fall to the Houston Texans, questions arise about whether Curtis Samuel is being properly utilized in the offense.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM