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USA Today
31-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Iowa football star tabbed as potential trade candidate by PFF
With NFL training camps now underway, lots of positional battles will unfold. The results of these battles will leave some players looking for a new home or being moved to a new place. According to PFF, one former Hawkeye could be on the wrong side of a positional battle. PFF released an article talking about 15 players who could be traded after training camp. These players range from young wide receivers to veteran backup quarterbacks, who could use a change of scenery following training camp. And the article mentioned Riley Moss as someone the Denver Broncos could move on from in a few weeks. What did PFF say about Riley Moss? PFF listed Moss as a potential trade candidate for the Broncos following their training camp and had this to say about the former Hawkeye star. The Broncos have spent a significant portion of their offseason assets bolstering one of the NFL's best defenses from a year ago, including drafting cornerback Jahdae Barron in the first round. That could leave a player like Moss on the block. In his first season as a starter, Moss produced a 56.0 PFF coverage grade with a 57.8 PFF overall grade. Still, the Iowa product turned heads early in the year, securing three single-game 72.0-plus PFF coverage grades in the first five contests of 2024. How Denver configures its secondary will be telling for Moss' outlook. The Broncos figure to have two good inside options in Barron and Ja'Quan McMillan, but will the Texas rookie also man the outside CB2 spot next to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II? Denver may retain the 25-year-old Moss as depth, but if his role is constricted, other teams could come calling. - Pro Football Focus As the article mentions, the Broncos drafted Texas standout cornerback Jahdae Barron in the first round of this past NFL draft and have the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Pat Surtain, in the room as well. It's not that Moss isn't a capable NFL corner, but the depth of the room may leave Moss on the outside looking in. And a team may make the Broncos an offer they can't refuse. As a Hawkeye, Moss was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten player and won the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year award in 2021. That led to him being drafted by the Broncos in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, where he's been ever since. He's enjoyed a decent career in Denver, being a solid contributor, but never a star. Regardless of whether he's in Denver or somewhere else in the league, Moss will have chances to make plays and stick in the NFL. Hawkeye fans will be rooting for Moss wherever he ends up. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
3 things to know about new Bears CB Shaun Wade
3 things to know about new Bears CB Shaun Wade The Chicago Bears continued their offseason additions with the signings of veteran wide receiver Miles Boykin and cornerback Shaun Wade to one-year deals. The names don't jump off the paper, nor should they expected to have a big impact in their upcoming year with the team, but they do provide depth and their own respective talent to Chicago. Wade, a veteran cornerback who has been in the league since 2021, comes to the Bears as another member of the secondary led by Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. While Wade should not be expected to bring more than depth to the roster, it's the second cornerback the team has added after signing Nick McCloud this offseason. Here are three things to know about new Bears cornerback Shaun Wade: 1. Wade had a highly successful career at Ohio State During his collegiate career as a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Wade was a valuable asset to the team's defense. After he redshirted in his first year, Wade was selected to the All-Big Ten teams in 2019 and 2020. Wade was also named an All-American and the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in the 2020 season. 2. Wade is a former fifth-round pick After finding success in the college ranks, Wade was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft,, which is the team that ironically drafted another recent signee, Miles Boykin. Wade didn't spend much time with the Ravens as he was traded before the regular season began in his rookie year. 3. Bears will be Wade's fourth team The New England Patriots traded for Wade during his rookie season in 2021. But New England and Baltimore weren't the only teams he played for since entering the league, as he spent the 2024 season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Starting the year on the Chargers' practice squad, Wade saw limited action on the active roster before reverting back to the practice squad. Now signing a one-year deal with Chicago, the Bears are the fourth team of his career.
