The Buffalo Bills went out this offseason and upgraded their receiving core by bringing in Josh Palmer and Elijah Moore.
The two receivers should be able to fill a valuable role for quarterback Josh Allen and hopefully be the impact players the team needs to reach the Super Bowl.
The Bills need better production from their receiving room this season if they want to make the Super Bowl, but with the addition of Palmer and Moore, there is a chance some players could be on the way out.
The Bills Could Move On From Curtis Samuel
One receiver who could be looking for a new home this fall is Curtis Samuel, and Enzo Flojo from Clutch Points thinks he could be a cut candidate this fall.
“Last offseason, the Bills brought in wide receiver Curtis Samuel on a three-year, $24 million contract. They hoped his versatility would add another dimension to Allen’s passing attack. However, after just one underwhelming season in Western New York, Samuel’s spot on the 53-man roster is anything but secure,” Flojo wrote.
“Samuel ended the 2024 campaign with only 253 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those numbers simply don’t cut it—especially from a player with a cap hit north of $9 million in 2025. Sure, releasing him would only save $430,000 this year. Still, Buffalo might be willing to eat the cost for the sake of getting younger, faster, and more productive. This year’s additions put even more pressure on Samuel. Palmer offers more upside as a deep-ball threat, Elijah Moore brings slot savvy, and rookie Kaden Prather has flashed during OTAs. This year’s additions put even more pressure on Samuel. Palmer offers more upside as a deep-ball threat, Elijah Moore brings slot savvy, and rookie Kaden Prather has flashed during OTAs.”
Buffalo Should Cut Samuel If It’s Best For The Team
Samuel has been in the NFL for the last eight years, playing for the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders, and his most recent season was his first with the Bills.
Last year, in 14 games, Samuel recorded 31 receptions for 253 yards and one score.
Samuel is a solid player, but there may not be room on the roster for him.
If the Bills do part ways with Samuel, then he will most likely get picked up by another team quickly.
Samuel is entering the second year of his third year of a $24 million contract, and if the Bills do part ways with him, then they will be taking on a $12 million dead cap for this season.
Buffalo is on a make-or-break year, meaning that they must reach the Super Bowl, or there could be a handful of changes, potentially leading to any single possible roster decision this offseason. If moving on from Samuel is the right move for the team to improve, then they must do it.
The Bills will be the team to watch in the NFL this season to see if they can finally get past the Kansas City Chiefs in the postseason and play in their first Super Bowl since the 90s.
