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Nabs first career interception Smith-Wade recorded eight total tackles (six solo) and one interception in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Smith-Wade appeared to have lost his starting spot on Carolina's defense after playing strictly on special teams in the Panthers' two games prior to Week 13. However, the rookie cornerback from Washington State played 47 defensive snaps and delivered the best performance of his pro career in Sunday's loss, picking off Baker Mayfield in the second quarter and tying Jordan Fuller for the second-most tackles on the Panthers' defense. The 22-year-old is likely to retain his role as a starter after Sunday's performance, serving as the the team's top slot cornerback.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chau Smith-Wade's first NFL INT comes on dazzling snag of Mayfield's pass Watch Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade record his first career NFL interception, picking off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfi...

1 DAY AGO • PANTHERS.COM

Learning curves and high energy set the stage for Chau Smith-Wade Rookie cornerback Chau Smith-Wade took over the nickel position last Sunday, giving a glimpse into the growth needed and potential there for...

OCTOBER 27 • PANTHERS.COM

Impresses in first NFL start Smith-Wade recorded eight total tackles (five solo) in the Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Smith-Wade, a 2024 fifth-round pick out of Washington State, had played just 33 defensive snaps in five games prior to the Panthers' Week 7 loss. However, the rookie corner was thrust into Carolina's top slot corner position Sunday after the team released veteran Troy Hill on Oct. 18. Smith-Wade was one of the few bright spots on Carolina's defense, leading the team in total tackles while playing 34 defensive snaps. Expect the 22-year-old to continue serving as the Panthers' top slot corner in Week 8, when the team travels to Denver.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Chau Smith-Wade learning, inside out, and outside in The rookie cornerback had never played nickel until he got the Senior Bowl. But after adjusting to that, he got sent back outside Saturday n...

AUGUST 18 • PANTHERS.COM

Rookie Diary: Despite nerves and humidity, Chau Smith-Wade carving a place in Charlotte Whether adjusting to humidity or learning two different positions, Smith-Wade has stayed excited through his first rookie offseason.

AUGUST 5 • PANTHERS.COM

Activated off PUP list The Panthers activated Smith-Wade off the active/PUP list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Smith-Wade was placed on the PUP list Saturday but is now healthy once again. The rookie fifth-round pick will now look to compete for a role as a reserve defensive back.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Added to PUP list Carolina placed Smith-Wade (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Smith-Wade's placement on the list comes as a surprise, as he was healthy for the Panthers' OTAs. The nature of the rookie fifth-round pick's injury is unclear at this time. Smith-Wade can be activated at any point during the preseason, at which time he'd be eligible to practice and play in exhibition contests.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE