NEW YORK, BUFFALO (AP) — In addition to Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills have decided to sign receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year, $24 million contract, two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Samuel is a dynamic player.
Since Samuel has not yet signed the deal, the individuals talked to the AP under the condition of anonymity. The agreement was initially reported by ESPN.com.
According to one of the persons, Samuel, 27, has a contract that guarantees him $15 million in salary and contains bonuses that might raise its value to $30 million.
Samuel has seven seasons of NFL experience after spending the past three in Washington, where he topped 60 catches and 600 yards receiving in each of his past two seasons, while combining for 10 touchdowns (eight receiving, two rushing.
Compared to Samuel’s first season in Washington, when he was sidelined by hamstring and groin problems, the output was a significant improvement.
Joe Brady, the offensive coordinator for the Bills, and Samuel are reunited. Brady was the offensive coordinator for the Panthers in 2020. Samuel played his first four seasons in Carolina.
Samuel caught 77 passes for 851 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie campaign.
In addition, he set career highs with two touchdowns and 41 carries for 200 yards.
Samuel may take over in Buffalo in the starting position that became available after Gabe Davis left in free agency. With Diggs, receiver Khalil Shakir, and tight end Dalton Kincaid leading a pass-oriented attack, he also gives Buffalo a quick threat to wear out defenses.
Buffalo signed Mack Hollins to a one-year contract this week, adding receiving depth to their roster.
The Ohio State star selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft has totaled 317 receptions for 3,383 yards, 22 receiving touchdowns, and seven rushes.
Separately, running back Ty Johnson signed a one-year contract to return to Buffalo for a second season.
When Johnson started to play more of a pass-catching position in the second half of the previous season, the fifth-year player’s role grew.
