Fantasy Player Profile Cameron Sample
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Shakes off injury
Sample (oblique) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: Sample missed the last two games with this oblique issue, but he appears ready to return in Week 14 versus the Bills. The fifth-year defensive end has yet to play more than 33 percent of the defensive snaps in a game this season. He has posted nine tackles (five solo) through nine games.
Published: Wed, Dec 3 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for Week 13
Sample (oblique) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots and will now miss a second consecutive game. The depth defensive end will have a 10-day turnaround to get healthy ahead of the Week 14 matchup with the Bills.
Published: Thu, Nov 27 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to face Ravens
Sample (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots but was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week. He has a chance to return for Thursday's primetime contest, though his status will be officially determined shortly before kickoff.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 4:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Still nursing oblique issue
Sample (oblique) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Sample missed Sunday's game versus the Patriots due to an oblique injury he sustained in Week 11 at Pittsburgh, and now his availability for Week 13 is in doubt. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Wednesday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Thanksgiving Day.
Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 12
Sample (oblique) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: Sample has played 22 percent of the defensive snaps across nine games this season, producing nine tackles (five solo) and a pair of QB hits. Isaiah Foskey could see elevated snaps as a backup off the edge for the Bengals.
Published: Fri, Nov 21 at 7:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits with oblique injury
Sample (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Sample is having his right oblique evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Trey Hendrickson (hip) inactive, Myles Murphy, Isaiah Foskey and Cedric Johnson are candidates to see a slight uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Sample is out of the game.
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice
Sample (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sample missed Cincinnati's Week 8 contest with a knee injury, though he appears ready to return in Week 9 against the Bears. He should return to a rotational role along the defensive line.
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for Week 8
Sample (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Sample has played 110 rotational defensive end snaps this season, contributing in all seven games for the team. The 26-year-old will miss his first game of the season with a knee injury, potentially giving a chance to rookie Shemar Stewart to see the field more as he works his way back from an ankle injury.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Back from Achilles tear
Sample (Achilles) notched one solo tackle in Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Sample didn't suit up in the 2024 regular season after tearing his left Achilles that preseason, but he's back in action for the preseason in 2025. The 2021 fourth-round draft pick is competing for a depth role as a pass rusher.
Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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Staying in Cincinnati
The Bengals re-signed Sample to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: Sample missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a left Achilles tear suffered during the preseason, so re-signing with the club he's played for since entering the NFL as a 2021 fourth-round pick is sensible. The rotational defensive end will work to get healthy and put forth a solid year in 2025 before preparing to hit free agency again.
Published: Thu, Mar 13 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
The Bengals placed Sample (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: This move comes as no surprise, as Sample tore his Achilles during one of the Bengals' practices last week. The Tulane product recorded 29 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and defended one pass across 17 regular-season games in 2023. Expect second-year defensive end Myles Murphy to see more work as a rotational edge rusher with Sample missing all of 2024.
Published: Wed, Aug 7 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers torn Achilles
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Sample will miss the 2024 season after suffering a torn Achilles in practice last week, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sample was carted off the practice field Thursday, and the worst-case scenario with regards to his injury has now been confirmed. The Bengals will place the fourth-year defensive end on IR as he turns his attention toward what will be an arduous rehab process ahead of the 2025 campaign. Sample had been slated for a key backup role along Cincinnati's defensive line.
Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Carted off field
Sample (knee) was carted off the field during practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Sample was seen using a scooter with his left knee on the pad in the locker room after practice. It's not clear what injury he may have suffered or the severity, but the use of a scooter would indicate it's likely not a day-to-day injury.
Published: Thu, Aug 1 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays increased role Week 16
Sample notched six tackles (three solo), including one sack, during Saturday's 22-18 victory versus New England.
Analysis: Sample notched his second sack of the season while playing in place of injured starter Sam Hubbard (calf) on Sunday. Sample also played a season-high 94 percent of defensive snaps, and he's now lined up for at least 74 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps in each of the past two games. Expect Sample to continue stepping up into a starting role if Hubbard remains out for Monday Night Football versus Buffalo in Week 17.
Published: Mon, Dec 26 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to full health
Sample (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sample has resumed practicing in full after having been sidelined by a groin injury since Bengals' divisional-round victory over the Titans. Now, the rotational defensive end can be considered on track for Super Bowl LVI versus the Rams.
Published: Thu, Feb 10 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Sample (groin) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: This is the first time Sample has practiced since injuring his groin late in the Bengals' divisional-round victory over the Titans two weeks ago. The defensive end played on at least 35 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps over the first two rounds of the playoffs and registered one tackle in the divisional-round. Sample's participation ten days out from the Super Bowl is an encouraging sign for his potential availability in the big game.
Published: Thu, Feb 3 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Not available Sunday
Sample (groin) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: As expected, Sample will be sidelined for the AFC Championship Game after not being able to practice all week. In Sample's absence, Wyatt Ray and Khalid Kareem are candidates for increased snaps.
Published: Sun, Jan 30 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Sunday
Sample (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Sample didn't practice at all this week after suffering the groin injury during the Bengals' divisional-round win over the Titans. In his expected absence, Wyatt Ray and Khalid Kareem could see increased snaps against the Chiefs.
Published: Fri, Jan 28 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Sample (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Sample sustained a groin injury during Saturday's divisional-round win over the Titans. If he hopes to play in this weekend's AFC Championship Game against Kansas City, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday.
Published: Wed, Jan 26 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers groin injury Saturday
Coach Zac Taylor said Sunday that Sample left Saturday's game against the Titans with a groin injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Sample recorded one tackle before leaving the contest, but it's unclear how serious the injury is. His practice status throughout the week will give a better indication as to whether or not he will be available for the AFC Championship Game.
Published: Sun, Jan 23 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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No limitations Tuesday
Sample (hamstring) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice session, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sample missed the last two games with a hamstring injury but appears to be fully healthy ahead of the playoffs. The 22-year-old should reclaim his depth role in Saturday's wild-card matchup against Las Vegas.
Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Sample (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Browns, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Sample will miss his second straight game after being injured in Week 16 against the Ravens. With the division already clinched for the Bengals, Sample will work to return next week for the playoffs.
Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 5:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 17
Sample (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Sample was forced to leave the Bengals' Week 16 blowout win over the Ravens early with the hamstring injury and wasn't able to practice at all leading up to Week 17. In his absence, Wyatt Ray and Khalid Kareem are expected to be the primary backups to Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard.
Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Sample (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Sample left the Bengals' Week 16 contest in the first quarter with a hamstring injury and won't return. In his absence, Noah Spence is expected to see increased snaps behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Off injury report
Sample (knee) isn't listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Sample suffered a knee injury at some point before Week 9 and was unable to play against the Browns. The defensive end should see an important role Sunday behind starter Sam Hubbard. Expect Sample to make his return to the field in Week 11 against the Raiders.
Published: Wed, Nov 17 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out Sunday
Sample (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Sample was considered questionable with the knee injury and will miss his first game of the season. Khalid Kareem and Wyatt Ray could be more involved in the defensive line rotation Sunday in his absence.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Off injury list
Sample (shoulder) isn't listed on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Sample injured his right shoulder against Washington in a preseason game and was forced to leave the game early. The injury seems to have cleared up, and the rookie should be healthy enough to play in Sunday's season opener against Minnesota.
Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits with shoulder injury
Sample exited Friday's preseason game against Washington with a right shoulder injury.
Analysis: Although Sample was ruled out for the remainder of Friday's contest shortly after he left the game, coach Zac Taylor said after the game that the rookie's injury is considered minor, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports. He racked up four tackles (two solo) prior to his departure.
Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Day-to-day with hamstring injury
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Sample is considered day-to-day with a "slight hamstring thing," Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick will begin his career on the active/non-football injury list and hope to heal up soon as he battles for playing time at defensive end.
Published: Mon, Jul 26 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @MIN, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 4 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 5 | DET, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 6 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | PIT, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 8 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PIT, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 12 | NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 17 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- Cameron Sample catches Mac Jones' ankles for third-down sackSat, Dec 24 at 11:25am
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cameron Sample catches New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' ankles for a third-down sack.
- Big Ben has nowhere to go on Cam Sample's 5-yard sackSun, Sep 26 at 11:18am
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