Curtis Samuel Fantasy

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel was limited at mandatory minicamp this week because head coach Ron Rivera and the training staff felt like he was in a "good spot" after what he did at organized team activities and last Tuesday's minicamp practice. The Commanders don't want to push Samuel anymore, but Rivera said it wasn't related to Samuel's groin issue. The 25-year-old played in only five games and caught six passes for 27 yards in his first year in D.C. in 2021, but he's fully healthy now and could bounce back in Washington's offense alongside Terry McLaurin and rookie Jahan Dotson, who is getting plenty of work in with new quarterback Carson Wentz with McLaurin holding out.

Jun. 16th • 12:03 PM

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (hamstring) has a slightly pulled hamstring and will sit out of practice on Wednesday, while wide receiver Curtis Samuel will also take a seat after coming in a little sore on Wednesday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. The Commanders are being smart with both players, and Rivera said he's looking forward to seeing Samuel in minicamp next week. Rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. will see some more repetitions with Gibson sidelined. Gibson should be the team's primary back in 2022, but sharing work with J.D. McKissic and Robinson will make him more of a high-end RB2 target in fantasy. Samuel's years was washed away by injuries last year, but he could be a nice low-cost bounce-back target near the end of drafts.

Jun. 8th • 12:09 PM

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel's versatility has been on full display during voluntary organized team activities this year. "Curtis can play everywhere," offensive coordinator Scott Turner said. "We did some of that stuff last year in the limited time he was on the field. I'm just happy for Curtis that he's healthy and he's back to his normal self running around." Samuel was limited to five games in his first year in D.C. due to injuries in 2021, catching just six passes for 27 yards. The 25-year-old is eager to put his frustrating season behind him, and he had 1,200 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in three seasons under head coach Ron Rivera in Carolina. Samuel could reach that potential again now that he's healthy and able to contribute in many different ways on the field.

Jun. 3rd • 10:07 AM