When Curtis Samuel surpassed 1,000 all-purpose yards for the Carolina Panthers in 2020, most fans expected him to get a new deal from the franchise. But those in power at the time didn't feel like he was worth what others were willing to pay.
That was a contentious issue at the time. Fans were desperately seeking continuity, and Samuel was a player drafted by the team who proved his worth. Unfortunately, then-Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera thought the same, signing the wide receiver to a decent deal in free agency.
Another ex-Carolina connection surfaced for Samuel once his time in Washington ended.