Cam Sample Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bengals vs Ravens game on Thursday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 21, 2025
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.
Nov 16, 2025
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.
Oct 29, 2025
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.
Oct 26, 2025
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 for the first round rookie Shemar Stewart to see the field more as he works his way back from an ankle injury.
Aug 8, 2025
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.
Mar 13, 2025
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.
Aug 7, 2024
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.
Aug 5, 2024
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.
Aug 1, 2024
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.
Dec 26, 2022
Plays increased role Week 16
Sample notched six tackles (three solo), including one sack, during Sunday'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. The second-year defensive end 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.
Feb 10, 2022
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.
Feb 3, 2022
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.
Jan 30, 2022
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 his absence, Wyatt Ray and Khalid Kareem are candidates for increased snaps against the Chiefs.
Jan 28, 2022
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.
Jan 26, 2022
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Sample (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session, 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 Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Kansas City, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity later in the week.
Jan 23, 2022
Suffered 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.
Jan 11, 2022
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.
Jan 7, 2022
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.
Dec 31, 2021
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.
Dec 26, 2021
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.
Nov 17, 2021
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.
Sep 8, 2021
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 as the rookie should be healthy enough to play in Sunday's season opener against Minnesota.
Aug 21, 2021
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.
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