- Samori Toure
- #83
- Team CHI
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Finds work in Chicago
Toure signed with the Bears' practice squad Thursday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Toure failed to make the Packers' initial 53-man roster Tuesday and has since opted to sign with the Bears' practice squad. The 2022 seventh-round pick out of Nebraska spent the first two seasons of his career in Green Bay, appearing in 22 regular-season games and recording 160 receiving yards on 13 receptions, with one touchdown.
Published: Thu, Aug 29 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Green Bay
Toure was waived by the Packers on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver caught five passes for 53 yards in the preseason but missed out on the sixth and final spot on Green Bay's depth chart. Toure caught 13 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown over his first two seasons with the Packers.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs two more receptions
Toure corralled two of four targets for 28 yards in Saturday's preseason tilt against the Ravens.
Analysis: Toure got consistent work this preseason in the absence of Green Bay's regular starters, finishing with five receptions for 53 yards and one carry for as many yards. The third-year receiver remains in the mix for one of the Packers' final roster spots as Week 1 approaches.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 7:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies two receptions
Toure was targeted twice and caught two passes for 17 yards in Sunday's preseason game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Toure tallied a reception, a carry and two punt returns in the first game of the exhibition season, and he tacked on two more catches Sunday. He remains in the mix for a roster spot, but he occupies no higher than the seventh spot on the depth chart.
Published: Mon, Aug 19 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Active for OTAs
Toure (knee) was an active participant at the Packers' first week of OTAs, Brandon Carwile of Packers Wire reports.
Analysis: Toure missed the the Packers' regular season finale and both of the team's playoff contests last year while nursing a knee injury, but looks to be back to full strength ahead of the 2024 campaign. The wide receiver will likely provide Green Bay with an added depth option behind the likes of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed once again this season.
Published: Thu, May 23 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to return this season
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Toure (knee), who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, will "be down for a while," Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Toure was spotted using crutches Wednesday. He would technically be eligible to return to action for the Super Bowl in the event Green Bay advances to the title game Feb. 11, but in all likelihood, his next chance to suit up will come next season.
Published: Wed, Jan 3 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Packers placed Toure (knee) on the injured reserve list Monday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Packers signing wide receiver Bo Melton from the practice squad to the active roster. Toure played nine snaps in Sunday's win and finished with one catch for minus-6 yards while also muffing a punt on the first play of the fourth quarter.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for Week 15
Toure (coach's decision) won't suit up against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Toure logged 18 offensive snaps last week against the Giants, seeing his most work since Week 3. He reeled in two of four targets for 22 yards in the loss to New York, but he won't suit up one week later. Christian Watson is inactive Sunday due to a hamstring injury, but Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) will play, and Green Bay also elevated Bo Melton from the practice squad Saturday to serve as additional wide-receiver depth.
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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Pressed into bigger role
Toure was targeted four times and caught two passes for 22 yards in Monday's 24-22 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: He suited up Monday with fellow wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) unavailable, and with another receiver -- Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) -- leaving the game early, Toure wound up playing his most snaps since Week 3. He could see an elevated role again in Week 15 if Green Bay is still shorthanded at his position.
Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Toure (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Rams, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver played in the Packers' first seven games of the season but his snap count fell from a peak of 30 in Week 3 to less than 10 the last three games. Toure has five catches for 62 yards this season. The 2022 seventh-round pick is not a contributor on special teams either.
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Snap count takes hit
Toure was targeted once and caught one pass for 35 yards in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: The reception was easily Toure's longest of the season, but it was the only pass he saw thrown his direction, which isn't too surprising given that he played far fewer snaps than he did in the first three weeks. With fellow wideout Christian Watson joining the fray in Week 4 and another one -- Malik Heath -- dropped from the game-day roster, consider Toure Green Bay's fifth receiver moving forward.
Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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Snags two passes Sunday
Toure was targeted three times and caught two passes for 18 yards in Sunday's 38-20 victory over the Bears.
Analysis: Toure tallied only one target and one reception over the final eight games of the 2022 season, but he topped both numbers in Week 1 of 2023 despite finishing fifth among Packers wideouts in offensive snaps. Although Toure posted better numbers than the two rookie receivers who earned a spot on Green Bay's roster, his playing time and the fact another wideout ahead of him on the depth chart -- Christian Watson (hamstring) -- did not play Sunday suggest his opportunities to make an impact will be…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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Two receptions in finale
Toure was targeted four times and caught two passes for 16 yards in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks. He also returned three punts for 17 yards.
Analysis: Toure did not start Saturday even with fellow wideouts Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks out with hamstring injuries, which does not bode well for him opening the season with a reliable role on offense. He may even be on the roster bubble, but it seems more likely than not that he makes the cut, particularly if the Packers plan to use him as a second option in the return game behind Keisean Nixon. Toure returned at least one punt or kick in all three exhibition contests Green Bay played.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies three receptions
Toure was targeted four times and caught three passes for 56 yards in Friday's 36-19 preseason victory over the Bengals.
Analysis: Toure made a mark during last year's preseason schedule, and he did the same in his first opportunity to do so in 2023, tallying two catches of at least 25 yards. All three of the passes he caught were thrown by backup quarterback Sean Clifford, so although he is listed as a starting wide receiver on the depth chart on Green Bay's official website, he is presumably no higher than the fourth option at his position behind Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 6:47am by Rotowire.com
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Could open season as No. 3 wideout
Toure may end up competing with rookie Jayden Reed for Green Bay's No. 3 receiver job in offseason workouts and training camp, Matt Schneidman of the Athletic reports.
Analysis: Toure was a seventh-round pick last season and stuck with the Packers, but he saw only 112 snaps and 10 targets in 11 games while fellow rookies Christian Watson (second round) and Romeo Doubs (fourth round) both enjoyed extended runs as starters. Those two are back with quarterback Jordan Love under center in 2023, while 2022 team target leader Allen Lazard and long-time slot man Randall Cobb are off in New York with Aaron Rodgers. It all adds up to a nice opportunity for the 25-year-old…read more
Published: Wed, May 17 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up 11 times as rookie
Toure was targeted 10 times and caught five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown over 11 games in the 2022 season.
Analysis: Toure made only a minimal impact in his rookie season, but the seventh-rounder did spend the entire campaign on the 53-man roster and made a couple plays around the midway point. He will have a chance to carve out a role as a sophomore, but he will find himself behind fellow youngsters Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, and likely at least another player or two.
Published: Mon, Feb 20 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Tallies first catch since Week 9
Toure caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 28-19 victory over the Bears.
Analysis: After finishing fifth among Packers wideouts in snaps in back-to-back weeks, Toure placed fourth in that department Sunday and hauled in his first catch since Week 9. He was still on the field for only 12 plays, and he could be knocked back down a peg when the Packers return to action in Week 15, as fellow rookie wideout Romeo Doubs (ankle) will likely be ready to get back on the field following Green Bay's bye.
Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Snaps dwindle again
Toure played four snaps and was not targeted in Thursday's 27-17 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Since playing a season-high 25 snaps in Week 9, Toure was on the field for just 12 plays the following week and only a third of that number one game later. Barring an injury to one of his fellow wideouts, his role likely will remain limited in the Packers' Week 12 matchup with the Eagles.
Published: Fri, Nov 18 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Reduced role in Week 10
Toure played 12 snaps on offense in Sunday's 31-28 overtime victory over the Cowboys but was not targeted.
Analysis: Toure had a bit of momentum heading into Week 10, but that came to a halt, as he did not see a pass in his direction and played eight fewer snaps than Sammy Watkins -- who finished a distant third in the snap count department behind Allen Lazard and Christian Watson. Toure will remain in the mix as long as fellow wideouts Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Randall Cobb (ankle) are sidelined, but given how Watson (4-107-3 on eight targets) fared in Week 10, Toure's stock may have plateaued.
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Gains 34 yards in loss
Toure pulled in two of four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 15-9 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Starting wideout Romeo Doubs (ankle) was carted off the field in the first half, so Toure saw his role elevated for the second week in a row. The seventh-round rookie was unable to reproduce last week's trip to the end zone, but he has now seen four targets in consecutive games. If Dobbs -- who was seen on crutches after the game -- is forced to miss next week's tilt against the Cowboys, Toure could generate enough targets for those in deeper formats or as a flier in DFS tournaments.
Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds pay dirt for first time
Toure was targeted four times and caught one pass for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Toure was shut out for most of Sunday's contest, but he did reach the end zone for the first time as a professional late in the final frame. With a credited start and a score on his ledger over the last two weeks, his stock is on the rise a bit. However, even with the Packers shorthanded at his position, Toure did not play more than 15 snaps in either contest, so he's going to need to spend more time on the field to have a chance to be a fantasy factor.
Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 10:40am by Rotowire.com
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Sees first NFL action
Toure hauled in his lone target and picked up four yards in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Commanders.
Analysis: Toure suited up Sunday for the first time as a professional and was credited with a start, but he only saw one pass in his direction and finished fourth among Packers wideouts in offensive snaps. It remains to be seen what the Packers' receiving corps will look like next Sunday against the Bills, but it's unlikely Toure's role will get upgraded significantly.
Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Sunday
Toure (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jets.
Analysis: Toure has yet to play this season. The rookie will continue trying to earn a chance to suit up, with his next opportunity being against the Commanders in Week 7.
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive again in Week 4
Toure (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Toure was unable to suit up when Green Bay's receiving corps was banged-up recently, but only Sammy Watkins (hamstring, IR) isn't healthy at the moment, and the 2022 seventh-rounder still is unavailable to the offense. This may be Toure's reality as a rookie, while Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Randall Cobb, Christian Watson and Amari Rodgers serve as Aaron Rodgers' options at wide receiver Sunday.
Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Toure (coach's decision) will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Toure has yet to be active this season. The seventh-round selected rookie will have to continue to wait to make his NFL debut, despite the absences of Sammy Watkins and Christian Watson due to hamstring injuries.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive once again
Toure (coach's decision) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Toure will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive week to begin the regular season. The rookie seventh-rounder's next chance to make his professional debut will be next Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Toure (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday in Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Green Bay will be without Allen Lazard (ankle) for at least Week 1, but the team is going with options not named Toure in the season opener. The rookie seventh-round pick's next chance to see game action is next Sunday against the Bears.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Stands out in final audition
Toure was targeted eight times and caught six passes for 83 yards in Thursday's preseason contest against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Toure needed a big night to maintain pace in the race for a roster spot, and he certainly had one, easily leading his team in both receiving yards and targets. As a seventh-round rookie who is behind at least six other players on the depth chart, Toure is still likely on the outside looking in. However, he has held his own during camp and is a good bet for the practice squad if he doesn't get a look elsewhere.
Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 11:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in first appearance
Toure was targeted four times and caught three passes for 42 yards in Friday's preseason game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Toure was busy in his first professional appearance, playing more snaps than any receiver besides Amari Rodgers. He made the most of his opportunity, turning two of his catches -- and nearly the third -- into first downs. The seventh-rounder certainly didn't hurt his chances of earning a roster spot, but he still faces an uphill climb to come away with one.
Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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