Ron Rivera spoke to the media today after the team’s final practice before heading to Atlanta to play the Falcons tomorrow. Curtis Samuel has been activated from injured reserve and is “ready to roll” for Sunday’s game. He has missed months of practice while dealing with a groin injury. Samuel returned to practice on Monday, and had 3 consecutive days on the field with starting QB Taylor Heinicke. This could be a big boost for an offense(and team) that needs it after starting 1-2.
Benjamin St-Juste has been ruled out this week. He suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Bills, and has been in the NFL’s protocol since reporting symptoms.