Shaun Wade - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut loose by Chicago The Bears released Wade (undisclosed) from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wade had been placed on season-ending IR due to an undisclosed injury Aug. 12, but he'll now be able to sign with another team and play this year once he gets healthy. The 26-year-old cornerback hasn't logged a snap in an NFL regular-season contest since 2023, when he played in 14 contests with the Patriots, recording 23 tackles and one defensed pass.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to Chicago's IR Wade (undisclosed) reverted to the Bears' injured reserve list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wade has been working through an unspecified injury, which forced him to miss the Bears' preseason tie against the Dolphins on Sunday. He was injured/waived by Chicago, but he was shifted to the team's IR after going unclaimed off waivers. As such, Wade will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bears. Wade last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Patriots, when he logged 23 tackles (21 solo) and one pass defense across 14 games.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears announce roster moves The Chicago Bears on Tuesday signed four players, waived three others and placed defensive back Shaun Wade on injured reserve.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears sign receiver Boykin, QB Keenum and CB Wade to 1-year contracts The Bears signed veteran receiver Miles Boykin and cornerback Shaun Wade to one-year contracts on Thursday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also report...

APRIL 4, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

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APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Roster Moves: Bears add to roster The Chicago Bears on Thursday signed veteran wide receiver Miles Boykin and veteran defensive back Shaun Wade to one-year contracts.

APRIL 3, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Let go by Chargers Wade was cut by the Chargers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The cornerback signed with the 53-man roster from the practice squad Monday, but he did not appear in the Bolts' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals. Wade played on 337 defensive snaps across 14 regular-season games for the Patriots in 2023, the most NFL action he's seen since getting drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 draft.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to active roster Wade signed with the Chargers' 53-man roster from their practice squad Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wade has yet to play this season, but he'll now get a chance to with his move to the team's active roster. With Deane Leonard (hamstring) now on IR and both Ja'Sir Taylor (lower leg) and Kristian Fulton (hamstring) questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals, the Bolts could be in dire need of help in the secondary. Wade will work to provide that moving forward.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Sign Dicaprio Bootle and Shaun Wade; Activate Sam Mustipher and Jalen Reagor The Los Angeles Chargers today signed CB Dicaprio Bootle and CB Shaun Wade to the Active Roster from the practice squad. In a corresponding...

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • CHARGERS.COM

Could Bills Sign ex Patriots Cornerback After Cut Day Release? Mike D’Abate on AFC East: During his three seasons with the New England Patriots, cornerback Shaun Wade has walked the fine line between pot...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shaun Wade, Baltimore Ravens, Cornerback 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection...Named 2016 All-USA Defensive Player of the Year by USA TODAY

JUNE 13, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Healthy ahead of Week 15 Wade (illness) did not appear on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Wade was forced to miss the team's Week 14 win over the Steelers due to an illness, but he now appears ready to go for Sunday's matchup with Kansas City. The 25-year-old will be back in his role as a top reserve option behind Jonathan Jones and Myles Bryant at cornerback.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Wade (illness) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Wade exited Sunday's outing with an illness, and he's officially been ruled out for the rest of the game. J.C. Jackson should continue seeing increased opportunities in the Patriots' secondary.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaun Wade wrangles up Isaiah McKenzie for a 5-yard loss New England Patriots defensive back Shaun Wade sniffs out a wide receiver screen from the Indianapolis Colts and tackles Isaiah McKenzie for...

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Shaun Wade 'worthy of more opportunities' with Patriots With uncertainty surrounding the Patriots’ cornerbacks, Bill Belichick says Shaun Wade is “worthy of more opportunities.”

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Shaun Wade 11/8: "Approaching it day by day" Patriots defensive back Shaun Wade addresses the media on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Chad Graff: Patriots inactives for today's game against the... - The Athletic Patriots inactives for today’s game against the Bills: Shaun Wade Sam Roberts Josh Bledsoe Kevin Harris Jalen Mills (groin) Jonnu Smith (con...

JANUARY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not on injury report Wade (illness) was not listed on New England's injury report Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wade's missed almost the entire 2022 campaign due to an ankle injury and most recently an illness. Through his solo game with the team this year he had one solo tackle.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 7 Wade (illness) was ruled inactive ahead of Monday's game against the Bears.

Impact Wade popped up with an illness that kept him sidelined during practice Thursday and Friday, and it will force him to miss his sixth game of the season Monday night. The second-year cornerback played nine defensive snaps in his 2022 debut against Cleveland last week.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Wade (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact While it is unclear when Wade sustained his ankle injury, he is ready to make his season debut for the Pats. The 24-year-old only logged one tackle through his three games with the team in 2021, but will look to provide depth in the defensive backfield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaun Wade takes personal elevator for INT on Walker New England Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade takes personal elevator for INT on Walker.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Shaun Wade 8/8: "They kind of put me everywhere" Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade addresses the media on Monday, August 8, 2022.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Clears COVID protocols Wade was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Wade missed the Patriots' Week 18 contest due to an illness and missed their playoff loss to the Bills while in COVID protocols. The rookie also missed a chunk of the season while recovering from a concussion. Only suiting up in three games, Wade totaled one tackle on the season. He'll spend the offseason preparing to have a more fruitful 2022 season.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters COVID protocols The Patriots placed Wade (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wade missed the Patriots' Week 18 game with the Dolphins due to an illness, and now he ends up on the COVID list. Wade still has time to clear protocols before New England travels to Buffalo to take on the Bills in an AFC wild-card matchup Saturday.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Wade (illness) is slated to be inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Wade was added to the injury report Sunday morning and simultaneously ruled out. He has been active for only three games this season and has played sparingly both on special teams and defense.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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