CurtisSamuel

News: 5 days agoSamuel (toe) participated in the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Spin: Samuel is practicing in at least a limited capacity while wearing full pads Wednesday, which is a notable step in the right direction as he works to get healthy for Week 1. The versatile 28-year-old looks set for a significant role in Buffalo's wide receiver corps, but clarity on his status for the season opener against Arizona on Sept. 8 won't arrive until next week, when the Bills' first injury reports of 2024 are released.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Samuel signed with the Bills this offseason after showcasing versatility over the past two seasons with the Commanders. In 33 regular-season games, he hauled in 126 of 183 targets for 1,269 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, proving effective as both a receiver and a rusher. Now part of a Bills offense that ranked fifth in total yards per game and sixth in points scored per game with Josh Allen at QB, Samuel has a clear path to targets, especially with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis departing this offseason. However, rookie Keon Coleman will also be actively involved. Samuel can be considered a flex option in deeper formats.