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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE