CURTIS SAMUEL NEWS

WFT president says list of names substantially narrowed down

Washington Football President Jason Wright tells The Associated Press the organization has substantially narrowed the list of potential names for the team

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington training camp notes: WRs seek chances, no QB battle (yet) and the safety dance Training camp opened with Curtis Samuel sidelined, meaning others tried to make an impact alongside Terry McLaurin.

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Held out from first practice Head coach Ron Rivera said his concern is "very low" with Samuel, who was held out of practice Wednesday with a groin injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Samuel suffered the injury eight weeks ago and still hasn't returned to practice, but Rivera suggested the wide receiver will be eased into action at training camp soon enough. After signing a three-year, $34.5 million deal this offseason that includes $23 million guaranteed, Samuel is locked in as Washington's No. 2 wide receiver.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Samuel begins training camp on sidelines RICHMOND — Washington wide receiver Curtis Samuel was placed on the NFL’s Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list Tuesday, a day before the...

JULY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Rivera opens Washington camp frustrated by vaccine hesitancy

Ron Rivera opened Washington's training camp expressing frustration about a lack of vaccinations among players

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On PUP list to start camp Washington placed Samuel (groin) on the PUP list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Samuel was forced to sit out June minicamp due to a groin injury, and he won't be back to full health in time for the start of training camp. The Football Team may simply be taking a cautious approach to the health of their prized free-agency signing, but for the time being Samuel's health will need to be monitored. As long as Samuel remains sidelined, depth options like Dyami Brown, Cam Sims, Steven Sims, Kelvin Harmon and Antonio Gandy-Golden could benefit from increased reps behind Terry McLauirin and Adam Humphries.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football: What should we expect from Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel in the FitzMagic era? ' Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections ' PFF Breaking down just how good Washington Football Team wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel have been and what to make of the team'...

JULY 6, 2021 • PFF.COM

Washington wide receiver Curtis Samuel is the NFL's most overlooked offseason addition Curtis Samuel is named NFL’s most overlooked offseason addition by Bleacher Report.

JULY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Misses minicamp Samuel (groin) didn't participate in June minicamp, Chris Russell of 106.7 The Fan reports.

Impact Samuel was first held out of practice June 2 and never made it back for mandatory minicamp June 8-10. He should be ready for the start of training camp July 27, but if not, the likes of Cam Sims, Adam Humphries and Dyami Brown could see more work with the first-team offense. Samuel figures to be the No. 2 wide receiver in Washington, after signing a three-year, $34.5 million contract in March.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Football Team Studs or Duds: Curtis Samuel Will Curtis Samuel be a stud or a dud for the Washington Football Team in 2021? The Washington Football Team is a team that fans of the NFL...

JUNE 24, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Absent from practice again Samuel (groin) missed practices Tuesday and Wednesday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Samuel was first sidelined one week ago after noticing a "twinge" in his groin. There's still no indication of it being a serious injury, but he could be sidelined until training camp nonetheless, missing out on a few chances to build chemistry with his new team's quarterbacks.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel Already Dealing With Injuries at Washington Minicamp Washington Football Team wideout Curtis Samuel is already dealing with injuries at the team's minicamp.

JUNE 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Wake Up Washington 6/7: Inside Washington's Plans For Curtis Samuel A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Monday, June 7, 2021.

JUNE 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Dealing with minor groin injury Samuel was held out of Wednesday's practice after feeling a "twinge" in his groin, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The injury is seemingly minor, considering Samuel was out on the field to observe practice and even did some work on the side, according to Keim. Samuel should be the No. 2 wide receiver in Washington this season, a step up from No. 3 status in his final year with the Panthers. Despite being behind Robby Anderson and DJ Moore in the pecking order in Carolina, Samuel delivered his best season yet in 2020 with 1,051 total yards and five touchdowns in 15 games. He'll celebrate his 25th birthday Aug. 11, one day before Washington's preseason opener at New England.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-faceted usage expected Samuel was spotted taking snaps out of the backfield during OTAs, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact This confirms what many assumed when Washington signed Samuel to a lucrative three-year, $34.5 million contract during the early stages of free agency. Positional versatility has been a theme for the Football Team this offseason, particularly on defense, but it appears as if the mindset also applies to offensive coordinator Scott Turner, who utilized Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic and Samuel in a wide variety of looks throughout this week's OTAs. The talented 24-year-old put together a career year in Carolina last season in large part thanks to his ability to take carries out of the backfield, but that figures to happen less in Washington with both Gibson and McKissic presenting more competition at the position than anything Samuel saw last year after Christian McCaffrey's injury. Even if Samuel takes a dramatic step back on the ground, his dangerous abilities in space still present plenty of reasons for Washington to use him as a pass catcher both in the slot and out of the backfield.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel's Role in Washington Could Be Bigger Than You Expect The Washington Football Team addressed a key need by signing rising wideout Curtis Samuel in free agency to bolster their receiving corps. S...

MAY 10, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Panthers make 4 trades, add 3 offensive players in NFL draft

The Carolina Panthers turned to their offense on day two of the NFL draft, selecting wide receiver Terrace Marshall from LSU in the second round, and offensive tackle Brady Christe...

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All The Wrinkles Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphries Bring To Washington's Offense Washington needed more help at wide receiver, and the additions of Humphries and Samuel are expected to open up the playbook.

APRIL 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Analysis | How new wide receiver Curtis Samuel fits into Washington’s offense The 24-year-old Samuel brings lots of versatility to Scott Turner's offense, with the ability to line up as an outside receiver, in the slot...

MARCH 26, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington signs wide receiver Adam Humphries to 1-year deal

Washington has signed Adam Humphries to a one-year contract a month after the oft-injured wide receiver was released by Tennessee

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former coaches' advice for Washington? Just give Curtis Samuel, Terry McLaurin the ball After signing Curtis Samuel, Washington's coaches will need to figure out how to best use him alongside Terry McLaurin.

MARCH 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Their former coaches' advice? Just give Curtis Samuel, Terry McLaurin the ball After signing Curtis Samuel, Washington's coaches will need to figure out how to best use him alongside Terry McLaurin.

MARCH 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington free agency, draft updates: Curtis Samuel in 'the perfect situation' Tracking all the news, analysis and buzz as Washington makes its way through the NFL offseason.

MARCH 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington free agency, draft updates: Curtis Samuel in 'the perfect situation' Tracking all the news, analysis and buzz as Washington makes its way through the NFL offseason.

MARCH 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington bolsters offensive personnel with Curtis Samuel The Washington Football Team likes to have speed on the offense, and Curtis Samuel fits the bill. When defenses have to go up against Curti...

MARCH 19, 2021 • NFLSPINZONE.COM