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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are adding a dynamic playmaker alongside Stefon Diggs by agreeing to sign receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year, $24-million contract, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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The people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because Samuel had yet to sign the contract. ESPN.com first reported the agreement.
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Samuel spent his first four seasons in Carolina and is reunited with Bills offensive co-ordinator Joe Brady, who held the same position with the Panthers in 2020.
Samuel had a career season with 77 catches and 851 yards and three touchdowns. He also had career highs with 41 carries for 200 yards with two TDs.
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In Buffalo, Samuel has the potential to fill the starting spot left open following Gabe Davis’ departure in free agency. He also provides Buffalo a speedy threat to stretch defences on a pass-oriented offence that features Diggs, receiver Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Buffalo already added receiving depth this week by signing Mack Hollins to a one-year deal.
Overall, the 2017 second-round draft pick out of Ohio State has combined for 317 catches 3,383 yards, 22 TDs receiving and seven rushing.
In a separate move, running back Ty Johnson agreed to return for a second season in Buffalo by signing a one-year contract. The fifth-year player’s role expanded in the second half of last season when Johnson became more involved in a pass-catching role.
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