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DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins Vikings' taxi squad The Vikings signed Reyes to the practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reyes will stick around on the Vikings' taxi squad through the league's International Player Pathway program. He played in 11 regular-season games for Washington in 2021, but he was placed on the reserve/retired list in August of 2023 due to multiple head injuries throughout his career. Reyes signed with the Vikings in May in an attempt to make a comeback, and he'll continue that effort on the team's practice squad.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cut loose Reyes was waived by the Vikings on Monday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact Reyes was working on making a comeback after dealing with multiple head injuries in his short career. Unfortunately, for the Tulane product, he was unable to break through in Minnesota's relatively deep tight end room. It's unclear whether Reyes will work to find an opportunity elsewhere or consider retirement once again.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed healthy Reyes (concussion) has been given a clean bill of health, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reyes stepped away from football last August when he was in the concussion protocol while with the Jaguars. Now healthy, Reyes will look to land on a team's offseason roster with a chance to make the team in the fall.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Chicago's practice squad The Bears signed Reyes to their practice squad Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Reyes was given the opportunity to join Chicago's practice squad Tuesday, after he recently completed a successful workout for the team, per Biggs. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder suited up for 11 games in 2021 with Washington, but he ultimately failed to record any statistics in that span. He'll now serve as an emergency depth option should any of the Bears' tight ends miss time.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Commanders placed Reyes (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Reyes had been dealing with a hamstring injury ahead of training camp but appeared to have cleared the issue, so it's unclear what his current injury is. Regardless, it must be severe as he'll miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign while on IR.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice field Reyes (hamstring) participated in individual drills Wednesday, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

Impact It's a promising sign for Reyes after he sat out of drills this offseason as he dealt with soreness in his leg. What's less promising for him is that the Commanders added another tight end, Cole Turner, in the fifth round of this year's draft. Reyes has yet to see an NFL target and will have to impress to make the roster in 2022.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out offseason program Reyes (hamstring) didn't participate in Washington's practices this offseason while dealing with leg discomfort, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reyes dealt with a variety of injuries during his rookie campaign with Washington in 2021, and he was ultimately sidelined with a hamstring injury in the team's regular-season finale. It's not clear if the same injury is what caused him to miss the entirety of the team's offseason program, but he'll likely need more recovery time heading into training camp.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Washington has ruled Reyes (hamstring) out of its regular-season finale versus the Giants.

Impact Reyes was originally given a questionable designation but will ultimately not be given a green light. His 2021 campaign will now come to an end. The league's first Chilean-born player will now set his sights on the 2022 offseason.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Week 18 Reyes (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Reyes was added to the injury report Thursday with the hamstring issue, and his availability for the season finale remains up in the air. He'll likely serve as Washington's No. 2 tight end if available since Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) has already been ruled out.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sammis Reyes has made 'leaps and bounds' during rookie season After spending the past four months on an NFL roster, Reyes can see improvements in every aspect of his game.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Absent from injury report Reyes (concussion/illness) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Reyes was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list before Tuesday's matchup with the Eagles but didn't play due to the concussion, but he's now apparently clear of the concussion protocols. Now that he's healthy, he should work as Washington's No. 3 tight end behind Ricky Seals-Jones and John Bates.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, but won't play Tuesday Washington activated Reyes (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list and ruled him out for Tuesday's game against the Eagles with a concussion.

Impact Though he was one of three players to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocol hours before Tuesday's 7 p.m. ET kickoff, Reyes won't be available after suffering a concussion in the Week 14 loss to the Cowboys. Before going on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Reyes wasn't able to practice in any fashion, so he'll first need to get back on the field in some capacity and gain clearance from an independent neurologist before getting the green light to play. With Reyes out, fullback Alex Armah will be available as the lone reserve option at tight end behind John Bates in the event normal starter Ricky Seals-Jones (illness) -- who is listed as questionable -- is unable to play Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list Reyes was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Reyes was just one of a handful of Washington players to land in the NFL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday. If the backup tight end isn't cleared before Sunday's matchup with the Eagles, then Ricky Seals-Jones and John Bates would be the only healthy tight ends on Washington's roster.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Reyes (concussion) is out for the rest of the game Sunday against Dallas.

Impact Reyes was operating as the third-man on Washington's tight end depth chart. His absence will likely lead to more work for Ricky Seals-Jones' backup, John Bates.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Reyes (hip) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Reyes has played a part on special teams with Logan Thomas (hamstring) unable to play. He'll continue that role Sunday having played 31 special teams snaps over the last four weeks.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Reyes (hip) is listed as questionable for Washington's Week 10 contest against the Buccaneers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reyes has played a minimal role for Washington's offense all season, but the tight end has logged some special teams snaps throughout the year. With Logan Thomas (hamstring) nearing a return off Washington's injured reserve, Reyes' role could continue to keep shrinking.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soaking up expertise and sharpening skillsets, Sammis Reyes is ready for any role It's been about six months since Washington signed Reyes. He's come a long way since then, and he's willing to do whatever necessary to keep...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Active against Chiefs Reyes (back) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Reyes played just four special-teams snaps last week, and while he's active again Sunday, he is not expected to be a contributor on offense. The Chilean rookie has yet to play an offensive snap in the current campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Reyes (back) is listed as questionable for Week 6 against the Chiefs, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Reyes made his 2021 debut last week and played just four special team snaps. However, he appears to have picked up a back injury and may be sidelined once again. His absence shouldn't have an affect on Washington's offensive rotations.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

The Bills-Chiefs showdown at Arrowhead Stadium resumed after a weather delay of about an hour with Buffalo leading 24-13 to start the second half

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Where does the NFL search for potential players? London, Mexico and Africa are all in the travel plans The NFL's international combine on Tuesday is just one spot the league hopes to find the next Sammis Reyes, Jordan Mailata or Efe Obada.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thomas to IR, Reyes could be 1st Chilean to play in NFL game

Washington put tight end Logan Thomas on injured reserve with a hamstring injury

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Could debut Week 5 Coach Ron Rivera said Reyes may see the field Sunday against the Saints, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The rookie UDFA hasn't played through the first four games of the season, but he could be active Week 5 with Logan Thomas (hamstring) potentially sidelined. Reyes is unlikely to offer much fantasy value and figures to fill a reserve role at tight end.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WFT Daily: Sammis Reyes 'Opening Up Doors' As First Chilean-Born Player In NFL History Reyes made history at the start of the season as the first Chilean-born player to make a roster in NFL history. He hopes he isn't the last.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM