Following the departure of Gabe Davis in the 2024 NFL free agency, the Buffalo Bills wasted no time in securing a replacement wide receiver for Josh Allen. On Thursday, they inked former Washington Commanders starter Curtis Samuel to a three-year contract.
The details of Samuel’s deal, reveal a contract worth $24 million, with $15 million guaranteed. However, with incentives factored in, the total value could reach $30 million. Despite the substantial figures, Samuel’s average annual payout of $8 million positions him as a more economical option compared to Davis, who secured a three-year, $39 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Samuel’s reunion with Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady adds an intriguing dynamic to the acquisition. Brady previously held the same role with the Carolina Panthers in 2020, where he worked closely with Samuel. The wideout will now vie with returning veteran Khalil Shakir for the No. 2 receiving role opposite Stefon Diggs.
During his tenure with the Commanders, Samuel demonstrated consistent production, recording over 60 catches and 600 yards in each of his last two seasons. Notably, he also contributed as a rusher, amassing nearly 200 yards on the ground in 2022. His Washington stint followed a challenging debut season marred by a groin injury that limited him to just five games.
Samuel initially made his mark in the NFL during his four-year stint with the Carolina Panthers, where he steadily ascended as a versatile weapon alongside Christian McCaffrey. In 2020, he enjoyed a career-best season, registering 77 catches for 851 yards.
