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Don't Call It A Comeback: Washington Commanders' Curtis Samuel Makes Immediate Impact in Week 1 Win

As Curtis Samuel juked out Jacksonville Jaguar defenders in the first quarter, one thing was obvious to him.

“It’s been so long since I have been able to make dudes drop like that,” Samuel. “It’s been a while, but I wouldn’t say I impressed myself, but I did what I knew I could do and I was just like I said I was on call when they made plays and when I touched the ball.”

Samuel caught eight passes for 55 yards and one touchdown in the Washington Commanders’ 28-22 win over Jacksonville.

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‘I Wasn’t Enjoying Myself’: Curtis Samuel Details Tough 2021 Season With Washington Commanders

For most of his 2021 season, Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel found himself on the sidelines.

In his first season with the franchise after signing a three-year $34.5 million contract in Mar. 2021, Samuel only saw the field for five games due to groin and hamstring injuries. In those five games, Samuel only caught six passes for 27 yards.

The inability to make an impact due to the injury took a toll and Samuel opened up about the hurdles he faced on The Players Club podcast wit

Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. Released From Hospital; When Will He Return?

After being shot twice in a botched robbery on Sunday, Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was released from the hospital on Monday night and is currently recovering from home.

Robinson underwent surgery on Sunday night for the bullet wounds in his knee and glute.

NFL Network reported the bullet that hit his knee missed all the vital parts.

“Sounds like he’s very fortunate from a football standpoint with the impact of the bullet that hit him in the knee,” NFL Network

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