Joshisa Trader News, Rumors, Updates - NC State Wolfpack

Limited snaps in Week 9 Trader (undisclosed) logged two snaps during Saturday's 31-10 win over California.

Impact Trader warmed up ahead of kickoff Saturday and ultimately suited up for the Wolfpack. The wideout was returning for the first time since Week 5, and it appears the team was limiting his snaps while easing him back into live action. It remains to be seen whether he will resume his usual workload moving forward after operating as a reliable target during the first five contests of the campaign, hauling in 16 receptions for 221 yards.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Trader (foot) is dressed for pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Cal, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Trader, who has missed the last two games due to this foot injury, is officially considered a game-time decision for Saturday. The fact that he's in uniform is certainly a good sign, but he'll need to test out his injury during warmups to see if he can give it a go.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Trader (foot) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus California, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Trader remains questionable two hours prior to kickoff, indicating his status will be decided during pregame warmups. He's missed the last two games due to a foot injury after his solid start to the season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable for Week 9 Trader (foot) has been deemed questionable for Saturday's matchup versus California, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Trader, who was listed as out on the team's report on Wednesday, is now considered questionable for Saturday's contest. He's missed each of the last two games due to a foot injury, though he now appears to have a chance to play against Cal.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus California Trader (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus California, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Trader won't suit up for Week 9, and his next chance to play for the Wolfpack will come Nov. 7 at home against Duke. This will be his third straight absence, and not having him around will lead to bigger roles for Victor Snow and Tyran Warren. Trader has served as a reliable target this season, reeling in 16 receptions for 221 yards.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Week 8 Trader (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's contest versus Stanford, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Trader was not able to recover ahead of Friday's game and will miss his second consecutive contest for North Carolina State. The wideout has served as a reliable target this season, reeling in 16 receptions for 221 yards, so expect Victor Snow and Tyran Warren to see expanded roles.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Trader (foot) holds a questionable tag for Friday's game versus Stanford, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Trader was listed on the depth chart earlier this week, but the wideout has now been officially listed as questionable. An update on his status should come throughout the week, but if Trader is out, the Wolfpack would lose another key contributor on offense since they're already without Duke Scott (foot). Trader has been a big part of this offense with 16 catches for 221 yards through five games.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on depth chart after missing Week 6 Trader (foot) is listed on NC State's Week 8 depth chart after he sat out the Week 6 loss to Wake Forest, per R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com.

Impact Trader didn't play against Wake Forest, but he had a bye week to heal up and now the receiver is listed on the Week 8 depth chart, a positive sign for his availability moving forward. He remains a question mark as this is an unofficial depth chart; more will be revealed when the ACC drops its injury reports this week. Trader has been a big part of this offense with 16 catches for 221 yards through five games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Trader (foot) will not play Saturday versus Wake Forest, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Trader will miss his first contest of the season due to a foot issue that knocked him out of his best game of the season late last week versus Louisville. He'll take Saturday off, and he'll have another week to rest up, with the Wolfpack having a bye next week. He'll have another chance to return to action Oct. 23 at Stanford.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a GTD Trader (foot) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's clash with Wake Forest, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Trader was deemed questionable throughout the week, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that his status won't be determined until pregame warmups. The junior has been a key piece of the Wolfpack's offense through the first five games, reeling in 15 passes for 221 yards, and he's coming off his best game of the season with five catches for 92 yareds versus Louisville last week, so it will be worth keeping an eye on his status.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Wake Forest Trader (lower body) is questionable ahead of Saturday's contest against Wake Forest.

Impact Trader's status is in question for Saturday after he was sent to the locker room last week against Louisville before returning to the sideline wearing a walking boot. There is a chance he can suit up, but if he is unavailable, Victor Snow and Tyran Warren are expected to see more targets.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey's career-high 373 yards passing, 2 TDs lead NC State past Louisville 31-28

CJ Bailey threw for a career-high 373 yards and two touchdowns as NC State held on to beat Louisville 31-28 on Saturday

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Sent to locker room vs. Louisville Trader (undisclosed) was sent to the locker room in the fourth quarter of NC State's clash with Louisville, per R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com.

Impact Trader was the Wolfpack's leading receiver at the time of his departure with five grabs for 92 yards. He was sent to the locker room late in the game, however, and there's currently no update on the wideout's status.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

NC State enters Year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Impressive in fall camp Trader is expected to start for the Wolfpack in 2026, Michael Clark of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Trader continues to work with the first team offense alongside Keenan Jackson and Davion Dozier. The 6-foot-1 junior, who tallied 13 receptions for 178 yards and a touchdown with the Hurricanes last season, has shown out in fall camp, particularly in one-on-one drills. Trader has a unique advantage as returning starting CJ Bailey was his high school quarterback at Chaminade-Madonna in Maimi.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could contribute in 2026 Trader could earn a role following the suspension of wide receiver Teddy Hoffman, Michael Clark of On3.com reports.

Impact Trader finished the spring strong and could have a chance to contribute in the upcoming season after the season-long suspension of Hoffman. He will continue to fight for playing opportunities throughout camp.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Wolfpack Trader has committed to NC State, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Trader entered the portal after spending his freshman and sophomore seasons at Miami. In 2025, he caught 13 of his 23 targets for 178 yards and a touchdown. A highly touted recruit coming out of high school, Trader will have significant competition for a starting role with NC State.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Entering the transfer portal Trader is entering the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Trader will enter the portal after two seasons with the Hurricanes. He most recently posted 13 catches for 178 yards and a score in 2025 and will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next program.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores vs. SMU Trader hauled in 5 of 6 targets for 81 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-20 overtime defeat against Southern Methodist.

Impact Trader had yet to catch a pass this season, only being available for two previous games. The wideout made his mark in extended action despite the upset loss at the hands of the Mustangs. Trader now appears slated to factor into the Hurricanes' passing game on a usual basis, especially with CJ Daniels set to miss time.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Miami's margin for error is gone after critical mistakes in 26-20 OT loss to SMU

No. 10 Miami doesn't have any more margin for error after the second loss in three weeks for the Hurricanes

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Off injury report Trader is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Florida State.

Impact Trader is officially off the injury report and is finally set to make his return to the field after missing the last three games with an undisclosed injury. He was injured early in Week 1 so it's not yet clear how big of a role he will have in the Hurricane's offense.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears slated to return Trader (undisclosed) appears slated to return for Miami in Week 6 against Florida State, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Impact Trader hasn't played since the opener, when he failed to reel in either of his two targets. The Hurricanes' offense hasn't exactly struggled without him, but the return of the sophomore wideout should provide a big boost to an already highly dangerous wide receiver corps.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Florida Trader (undisclosed) didn't play in the team's win over Florida on Saturday, per Mike Cugno of CBS reports.

Impact Trader hasn't played since Week 1, although he was apparently close to making his return versus the Gators. He will now have the bye week to get healthy and look to make his return Week 6 versus Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Trader (undisclosed) is available to face Florida in Week 4 on Saturday, Justice Sandle of Hurricanes On SI reports.

Impact Trader has been injured since Week 1, but the wideout is reportedly ready to return to action. He should add depth to the receiving corps even if he's not a starter.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To face USF Trader (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's game against South Florida, Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Trader didn't play in Miami's Week 2 win over Bethune Cookman after getting banged up late in the week, but he's slated to return for a ranked matchup against USF on Saturday. The sophomore went catchless on two targets in Miami's season opener.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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