Carolina Panthers: Special Teams kick return candidates

Panthers: Special Teams kick return candidates

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 31: Damiere Byrd #18 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammate Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers during their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 13: Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Miami Dolphins during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Curtis Samuel, WR

The most experienced return man on the Panthers roster from last season, is second-year wide receiver Curtis Samuel. The Ohio State product averaged 22.1 yards per return on 10 opportunities. While he didn’t have a touchdown, there were flashes of potential and Samuel definitely has the breakaway speed to be successful.

Injured last year during his most impressive performance to date, Samuel appeared on the verge of a break out rookie season but now finds himself on the roster bubble. Offseason additions of the veteran Torrey Smith and first-round draft pick, D.J. Moore, suddenly have the receiver room crowded with talent.

Special teams contributions from Samuel could give him an edge.

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