Curtis Samuel is a professional American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL season. The Carolina Panthers selected Samuel as the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He attended Erasmus High School, where he received an invitation to the All-American Bowl and was awarded the 2013 New York Gatorade Player of the Year in his senior year. After joining the Ohio State Buckeyes as a four-star recruit in 2014, he went on to win the 2015 CFP National Championship, the 2016 first-team All-American, and the 2016 first-team All-Big Ten honors. He recorded 172 attempts for 1,286 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns throughout his three seasons in college, as per Ohio State's official website.
Samuel played with the Panthers for four seasons before joining the Washington Commanders in 2021. In the 2023 season, he changed his uniform number to 4. He totaled 62 receptions for 613 yards and four touchdowns, as per Pro Football Reference. In Week 12 against the Cowboys, he recorded 100 receiving yards in a single game. Moreover, he joined the Buffalo Bills in March 2024. According to Pro Football Reference, he has appeared in 105 games, totaling 348 receptions for 3,636 yards and 23 touchdowns. Furthermore, he had 126 attempts for 729 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, as of January 2025.
Curtis Samuel’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Samuel signed a three-year contract with the Bills valued at $24 million in March 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $6,900,000, a guaranteed amount of $15,020,000, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Samuel's contract breakdown is as follows:
| Contract Terms | Avg Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 3 yr(s) / $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $6,900,000 | $14,020,000 | $15,020,000 | 2027 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Roster Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 28 | Active | $1,210,000 | $1,725,000 | - | $320,000 | $150,000 | $3,405,000 | 1.33% | $14,020,000 |
| 2025 | 29 | Active | $6,910,000 | $1,725,000 | - | $340,000 | $150,000 | $9,125,000 | 3.34% | $11,085,000 |
| Potential out: 2026, 2 year, $16,000,000; $3,450,000 Dead Cap | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 30 | Active | $6,510,000 | $1,725,000 | $1,000,000 | $340,000 | $150,000 | $9,725,000 | 3.33% | $3,450,000 |
| 2027 | 31 | Void | - | $1,725,000 | - | - | - | $1,725,000 | 0.55% | $1,725,000 |
How much is Curtis Samuel getting paid?
According to his three-year contract, McLaurin will receive an average annual salary of $8,000,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $6,910,000, with a cap hit of $9,125,000 and a dead cap value of $11,085,000 in 2025.
Curtis Samuel’s career earnings
As of January 2025, Curtis Samuel’s total career earnings are $49,433,339, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Curtis Samuel's contract?
According to his three-year contract with the Bills, he is set to earn $14.02 million guaranteed at signing, which includes a $6.9 million signing bonus, a $1.21 million 2024 salary, and $5.91 million of the 2025 salary. On February 10, 2025, an extra $1 million of his 2025 income will be fully guaranteed. However, this sum is injury-guaranteed from the beginning. There is also a $1 million roster incentive for 2026 if he remains with the team by the fifth league day of that year, as well as a $20,000-per-game active bonus worth up to $340,000.
Furthermore, Samuel's contract has performance-based incentives. He may receive $250,000 for 800 yards, $500,000 for 1,000 yards, and $1 million for 1,200 yards. Total touchdown bonuses include non-cumulative amounts such as $250,000 for 6 touchdowns, $500,000 for 8 touchdowns, and $1 million for 10 touchdowns. (via Spotrac)
How much of Curtis Samuel's Contract is guaranteed?
Curtis Samuel's contract guarantees a total of $15,020,000.
Curtis Samuel’s contract history
Carolina Panthers (2017-2020)
Samuel signed a rookie four-year contract with the Panthers in 2017, worth $6.45 million, including a signing bonus of $2.83 million and $4 million guaranteed. His annual average earnings were $1.61 million.
Washington Commanders (2021-2023)
In 2021, Samuel signed a three-year, $34.5 million free agent contract with the Washington Football Team, which included a $12 million signing bonus, $23 million in guaranteed money, and an average annual salary of $11.5 million.
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FAQs on Curtis Samuel
A. Curtis Samuel was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 11, 1996.
A. Curtis Samuel has played for the Carolina Panthers (2017-2020), Washington Commanders (2021-2023), and Buffalo Bills.
A. Curtis Samuel stands 5 feet 11 inches, or 180 cm, tall.
A. Curtis Samuel ran the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds at the 2017 NFL Combine.
A. Curtis Samuel has scored 23 receiving touchdowns in his NFL career, as of January 2025.
