Dayton Wade Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Ravens game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 26, 2025
Officially placed on IR
The Ravens placed Wade (ribs) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wade underwent surgery to repair a rib injury that he suffered during the Ravens' preseason finale against the Commanders on Saturday. The 24-year-old wideout will focus on rehab and recovery and aim to be fully healthy for OTAs and minicamp in the spring.
Aug 25, 2025
Undergoing rib surgery
Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Wade will be "out for a while" due to a rib injury that he suffered during Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Clifton Brown of the Ravens' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wade suffered the injury on the first play of the second quarter, when he took a hit from Antonio Hamilton while hauling in a 15-yard pass. Wade spent the entire 2024 season on the Ravens' practice squad, but his injury makes it likely that he'll be part of the team's roster cuts Tuesday.
Aug 23, 2025
Exits game with shoulder injury
Wade is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders due to a shoulder injury, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
ANALYSIS
Wade appeared to favor his right shoulder after taking a hit from Antonio Hamilton during the former's 15-yard catch on the first play of the second quarter. Wade will be monitored by trainers on the sidelines to determine the severity of the injury and whether he can return to Saturday's exhibition contest.
Jan 21, 2025
Remaining in Baltimore
Wade signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wade signed with Baltimore in late April as an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss. He wasn't able to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he performed well enough to earn a spot on the Ravens' practice squad. Wade has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut, but his futures contract means that he will be on the Ravens' 90-man roster for the start of the new league year. He'll compete in OTAs, minicamp and training camp to earn a spot on Baltimore's 53-man roster for the 2025 season.
Aug 28, 2024
Back in Baltimore
The Ravens are re-signing Wade to their practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Wade failed to make the Ravens' initial 53-man roster, but he's already been brought back to the team's practice squad. The 23-year-old wideout recorded 55 receptions for 830 yards and four touchdowns during his final season at Ole Miss in 2023.
Aug 27, 2024
Cut by Baltimore
Wade was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver caught seven passes for 99 yards and a touchdown during the preseason but it wasn't enough to land a roster spot. Wade signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in April after catching 55 passes for 830 yards and four touchdowns during his final collegiate season at Ole Miss.
Aug 11, 2024
Paces pass-catchers Friday
Wade caught four of five targets for 27 yards in the Ravens' preseason loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie out of Mississippi saw plenty of action Friday as he led the team in targets, receptions and yards. Wade (5-9, 175) was an important part of Ole Miss' passing game in 2023 as he averaged 10.1 yards per target over 6.3 targets per game. Still, Wade will need to stack these types of performances while contributing on special teams to keep his 53-man roster hopes alive. That said, Friday's outing puts him on the radar heading into the second preseason game against the Falcons.
Apr 29, 2024
Signing with Baltimore
Wade intends to sign with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wade began his college career at Western Kentucky before transferring to Ole Miss ahead of the 2022 season. He broke out last year with a 55-830-4 receiving line after catching just 49 passes across his first four college seasons. Wade will likely need to impress on special teams and limited offensive opportunities this summer.
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