With final roster adjustments close on the horizon, the New England Patriots have reportedly made a move to bolster their defensive backfield for 2021.
New England will send both a 2022 seventh-round pick and a 2023 fifth-round pick to Baltimore Ravens for rookie cornerback Shaun Wade. The trade was first reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, while the compensation was reported by Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic.
Welcome to New England, Mr. Wade
The 22-year-old was the 160th pick by the Ravens in the fifth-round of the 2021 NFL Draft. During his time at Ohio State, Wade was a highly-touted prospect; even viewed as a potential first round pick.