Curtis Samuel, Benjamin St-Juste, and Torry McTyer speak to the media after practice

LIVE: WR Curtis Samuel speaks with the media following the first practice of Chargers week https://t.co/ina3MNwHy6

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel on his road to recovery. pic.twitter.com/VHCAKx6sL9

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 6, 2021

More Curtis Samuel on his groin injury: pic.twitter.com/72gVkJiG2z

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel on his groin injury: "It's definitely been a tough road. ... My mindset is when I'm out there, I want to stay out there."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel on returning from a groin injury: "It's definitely been a tough road." He said he wished he was out there for the start of training camp.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel says he wants to be out there with the team but has to be sure he's healthy first. He doesnt want another setback

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel said that he knows he's ready when he's cutting and making people. He said this with a laughing, and doing what he does

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel said the key for him is being honest with himself, first and foremost, and then relaying that to the coaches.

He's had moments he tried testing himself and concluded, he needed to go back to the drawing board.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel says there have been moments in last few months he felt able to come back, but then it got sore again. He says he feels good now but has to be smart and listen to his body

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 6, 2021

Samuel and Fitzpatrick have spent some time together watching film. Whatever Fitzpatrick says, Samuel will do because of his veteran knowledge.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel said it doesn't matter that the new staff knows him, "I still have a lot to prove."

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel when asked about playing Sunday says "maybe; who knows. we'll see."

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel, on how close he is to 100%: "I mean, it’s game week. I’m not about to give all them tips. But I’m feeling good."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 6, 2021

Samuel said his time in the Covid protocol was frustrating. He felt fine and said it was tough to be away from the team

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 6, 2021

Samuel’s goals for this season: be healthy. If he’s feeling good, that means he’s playing good

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel touts his own versatility on the field as a weapon for this offense. Has played RB, WR, and can line up across the formation.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 6, 2021

Curtis Samuel said even if he's the decoy, he's going to run said route as hard as he would if he were getting the ball. The idea being about helping the team

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 6, 2021

Benjamin St-Juste at the mic. He’s super excited for his first game. He said nothing changes from the preseason. He just has to lock in and keep doing what he’s done over the past month.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 6, 2021

Benjamin St-Juste set to make his NFL debut Sunday. Says he doesn't think he'll be nervous. Just excited and proud to have made the NFL.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 6, 2021

Benjamin St. Juste says training camp was all about earning the trust of Washington's coaches. He feels he's earned it, and I'd say he has. He will play lots vs Chargers

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 6, 2021

St-Juste said one of the biggest things that he’s learned this month is that the process never stops. It doesn’t matter if you’re first string, second string or a six-year vet. There’s always some other technique to learn and improve upon.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 6, 2021

Benjamin St-Juste on continuing to grow as a player: You can never think you’ve “got it.” Just because you’re on a 53-man roster, in the starting lineup or in your sixth year, there’s always more to learn. That’s how, BSJ said, you eventually get to “legendary status” pic.twitter.com/dt4ctOP4F0

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 6, 2021

Washington rookie CB Benjamin St-Juste: "Kendall Fuller is one of those guys that doesn't say much, but you can learn so much from looking at him. ... He's one of those players that plays like a coach."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 6, 2021

St-Juste said Kendall Fuller doesn’t say much, but you can learn a lot from him. He understands offenses by about two of three steps ahead, so St-Juste tries to stay to Fuller to learn as much as he can.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 6, 2021

Benjamin St-Juste said one guy he learns a lot from is Kendall Fuller. "He has the mentality of a coach." Says he sticks close to Fuller. Says he also talks technique with William Jackson III.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 6, 2021

Torry McTyer said he showed more confidence in himself this summer. Jack Del Rio has been pleasant surprised by McTyer’s production and his ability to excel at any spot on the defense.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 6, 2021