TAJAE SHARPE NEWS

Cut with injury settlement The 49ers waived Sharpe (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact San Francisco signed Sharpe to its practice squad Nov. 7 but placed him on the practice squad injured list with an undisclosed issue eight days later. The veteran receiver has yet to see NFL action this season following a 2021 campaign during which he caught 25 passes for 230 yards as a member of the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on PS injured list The 49ers placed Sharpe (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Tuesday.

Impact Sharpe signed a practice-squad deal with the 49ers last week but wasn't elevated for the team's Week 10 win over the Chargers. The veteran wideout will now be forced to miss at least four games while on the PS injured list due to an undisclosed injury.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with 49ers' practice squad Sharpe was signed to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Sharpe worked out for the 49ers last week and will now join the team's practice unit. The wide receiver caught 25 passes for 230 yards while appearing in 15 games with the Falcons last season and has yet to appear in a contest in 2022. Sharpe will provide San Francisco with an additional depth option on offense and could even get elevated for Week 10 versus the Chargers if Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is held out again.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Sharpe (undisclosed) did not practice Saturday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

Impact Sharpe is one of multiple Bears receivers currently out of action, as Byron Pringle (quadriceps) and N'Keal Harry (ankle) are also out of action. The potential length of Sharpe's absence is unknown, but he continues to be in the mix for a roster spot, occasionally earning first-team reps in camp.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in receiving Sharpe caught both of his targets for 44 yards in the Bears' 19-14 victory over the Chiefs on Saturday.

Impact Sharpe played snaps with Justin Fields and the first-team offense, and he made an acrobatic one-handed catch near the sideline while keeping his feet inbounds. He's in the mix to compete for a roster spot, and, he took advantage of his first preseason opportunity.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tajae Sharpe climbs ladder to reel in 25-yard pass Bears wide receiver Tajae Sharpe shows his athleticism by leaping in the air to haul in a 25-yard throw from quarterback Trevor Siemian.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Tajae Sharpe somehow makes ridiculous one-handed sideline grab for 19 yards Chicago Bears wide receiver Tajae Sharpe somehow makes ridiculous one-handed sideline grab for 19 yards.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

Tajae Sharpe makes impressive third-down grab to move chains Quarterback Justin Fields finds WR Tajae Sharpe along the sideline for 19 yards and a Bears' first down.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

No longer on NFI list Sharpe (undisclosed) was removed from the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Heading into his seventh season, Sharpe has been cleared to begin practicing with the Bears, as he'll have an opportunity to rejuvenate his NFL career. The seventh-year wideout spent his 2021 campaign with the Falcons, where he accounted for 25 receptions and 230 yards in 15 games. Along with Sharpe, the team also brought in a plethora of veteran receivers, including N'Keal Harry, Equanimeous St. Brown, Dante Pettis and David Moore to compete behind top options Darnell Mooney and Byron Pringle. Expect Sharpe to jump back into the mix this week and compete for a roster spot.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn says he's on board as rebuilding Bears begin practices

Chicago Bears defensive end Robert Quinn joined the rest of the team on the practice field for the first time under new coach Matt Eberflus after missing all offseason voluntary an...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On NFI list to open camp Sharpe (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.

Impact Sharpe signed with the Bears in May, but he will now open training camp on the NFI list with an unspecified injury. The 27-year-old appeared in 15 games with the Falcons last season and caught 25 passes for 230 yards over those contests. He'll compete for a depth role at wide receiver once healthy.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears have brought in numerous new faces on offense, but none of the most expensive free agents and they used their second-round draft picks for defensive help, so at o...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to Chicago Sharpe agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Sharpe appeared in 15 games for Atlanta during the 2021 campaign and caught 25 of 37 targets for 230 yards and zero touchdowns. The 27-year-old is expected to compete for a depth role at receiver with Chicago in training camp.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

The NFL's suspension of wide receiver Calvin Ridley for at least the 2022 season for betting on games last season makes the position an area of increased emphasis for the Atlanta F...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two targets, zero catches Sharpe drew two targets but failed to record a reception during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.

Impact Sharpe returned from a two-game absence but remained relatively uninvolved in Atlanta's offense. In his first season with the Falcons, the fifth-year wideout hauled in 25 catches for 230 yards but didn't record a touchdown across 15 appearances. He's set to become a free agent this offseason, but it's unclear what type of market he will draw or if Atlanta will be interested in a reunion. Barring Calvin Ridley (personal) returning to the team in 2022, Atlanta will likely be in search of weapons to pair with 2021 first-round pick Kyle Pitts, so a potential return to the Falcons isn't out of the question for Sharpe.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints expect to be 'peeking' at scoreboard against Falcons

Quarterback Taysom Hill and the New Orleans Saints will be watching the scoreboard when they close their regular season at the Atlanta Falcons

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off COVID-19 list Atlanta activated Sharpe (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The Falcons will get two of their key pass catchers in Sharpe and tight end Hayden Hurst back ahead of Sunday's season finale against Saints, after both sat out the Week 17 loss to the Bills upon testing positive for the virus. Before landing on the list, Sharpe had served as the primary replacement in the lineup for Calvin Ridley (personal), who left the team after Week 7 to focus on his mental well-being. In his eight appearances with Ridley out of the lineup, Sharpe cobbled together a 15-130-0 receiving line on 23 targets, production that largely kept him off the fantasy radar despite playing significant snaps in all of those games.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Week 17 Sharpe (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bills after the Falcons didn't activate him from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 1...

Impact He's one of two key Atlanta pass catchers that will remain on the list for the Week 17 contest, joining tight end Hayden Hurst (illness). Sharpe's absence will likely allow Olamide Zaccheaus and Christian Blake to join Russell Gage in three-receiver sets, while the blocking-oriented Lee Smith will serve as the top backup to starting tight end Kyle Pitts.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to COVID list Atlanta placed Sharpe (foot) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after he tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Sharpe, who was inactive for Sunday's win over the Lions due to a foot injury, now has to get past both that issue in addition to COVID-19 protocols before he can return to action. Olamide Zaccheaus started opposite Russell Gage in Sharpe's stead in Week 16, finishing with two receptions for 32 yards on four targets.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons show progress by remaining relevant through December

The Atlanta Falcons remain a long shot for the playoffs

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks ago

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Sunday Sharpe (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact It's hardly a surprise Sharpe isn't suiting up after sitting out practice this week and being labeled doubtful. Olamide Zaccheaus should be more involved in Atlanta's passing game versus Detroit in his absence.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears unlikely to play Sharpe (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Sharpe wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week while nursing the foot injury, but the Falcons haven't completely closed the door on him playing Sunday. That said, unless he shows more improvement than expected when he's evaluated early Sunday, he likely will wind up on the inactive list for the first time all season. Sharpe has taken on an increased role on offense since Calvin Ridley went on personal leave Week 7, but the expected absences of both players this week should clear the way for Olamide Zaccheaus to serve as quarterback Matt Ryan's top option at outside receiver, while Russell Gage works out of the slot. Kyle Pitts also could pick up more snaps while lining up out wide, which would allow him and fellow tight end Hayden Hurst to share the field more often.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: WR Tajae Sharpe is doubtful FLOWERY BRANCH -- Wide receiver Tajae Sharpe, who suffered a foot injury against the 49ers this past Sunday, will be listed as doubtful for...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • AJC.COM

Doesn't practice again Sharpe (foot) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Sharpe sustained a foot injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was considered day-to-day to begin the week. He'll presumably need to practice in some capacity Friday if he hopes to play Sunday against Detroit.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE