Samuels was reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels was elevated prior to Sunday's loss to the Colts, rushing the ball twice for two yards. The running back will head back down to the practice squad as David Johnson (illness) is expected to be ready for Week 14.

Samuels had two carries for two yards and did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels, who was called up from the practice squad to provide insurance with David Johnson (illness) inactive, played eight snaps in his debut for the Texans. He logged in as the third back behind Rex Burkhead and Royce Freeman. While the Texans have started to integrate young talent at other positions, they've held steadfast with established veterans at running back. Burkhead and Johnson remain atop the depth chart, but Houston head coach David Culley may eventually turn to guys like Samuels and Freeman as the franchise's focus pivots toward the 2022 roster.

Samuels was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels was signed to the Texans' practice squad in late October, though he has yet to be active in 2021. He should serve as insurance for David Johnson (illness) on Sunday against the Colts, and he could work behind Rex Burkhead if Johnson is unable to suit up.

The Texans signed Samuels to their practice squad Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pelissero reports that numerous teams were interested in bringing in Samuels after he was released from the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday. The Texans likely offered Samuels the easiest opportunity to be added to the active roster after they traded Mark Ingram to the Saints. If he joins Houston's 53-man roster, he will likely serve as a depth piece behind David Johnson and Phillip Lindsay.

The Steelers released Samuels from their practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Steelers activated Anthony McFarland off injured reserve Wednesday, which may have made Samuels expendable. The 2018 fifth-round pick appeared in 14 games for Pittsburgh last year, but he tallied just 18 touches for 74 yards. The 25-year-old running back will likely look to latch onto another practice squad for the rest of the 2021 campaign.

Samuels was added to the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels failed to secure a depth role on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster, but he should be available to step in as a backup if the team's running backs deal with injuries. The 2018 fifth-rounder appeared in 14 games for the Steelers last year but tallied just nine carries for 28 yards while hauling in nine of his 14 targets for 46 yards.

The Steelers cut Samuels on Tuesday, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels was unable to retain a spot on the initial 53-man roster with Benny Snell, Kalen Ballage and Anthony McFarland (undisclosed) all around to handle reserve roles behind Najee Harris. The third-down specialist could realistically draw interest elsewhere in the league, especially given that he can also contribute on special teams.

Samuels carried the ball three times for eight yards in Friday's preseason game against the Panthers. He added two receptions on two targets for 20 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels didn't do much as a rusher after picking up eight yards on his first carry. However, he did appear more dynamic as a receiver out of the backfield by managing gains of 13 and seven yards. Samuels didn't enter the game until Joshua Dobbs was under center in the third quarter. With both Benny Snell and Kalen Ballage largely working ahead of him, Samuels may be at risk of losing out on a roster spot.

Samuels recorded 10 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, and he hauled his lone target for 17 yards in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels led the Steelers' running backs by playing 27 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Thursday's exhibition game, and he recorded double-digit touches for a second straight week. While he had an inefficient 1.8 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys, he was much more effective with 4.5 yards per carry Thursday. The 2018 fifth-rounder remains in a competition for a backup role with Kalen Ballage (lower body), Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell (undisclosed).

Samuels rushed 11 times for 20 yards and hauled in his lone target for five yards in the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

EDGE Analysis

Samuels is competing for the primary backup role behind Najee Harris ahead of the regular season, and he led the team's backfield in touches during the preseason opener. However, his 1.8 yards per carry ranked last among the team's running backs. Harris will command the majority of the work this season, and Samuels will have to show better efficiency later in the preseason if he hopes to differentiate himself from Kalen Ballage, Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell.