Philadelphia Eagles Sign Two UFL Players, Including Top CB Shaun Wade

The Philadelphia Eagles are making a splash in the offseason by signing two players from the United Football League. The team has reportedly added top cornerback Shaun Wade and another player to their roster, following the conclusion of the 2026 UFL season. Wade, a 6-0, 196-pound defender, played college football at Ohio State and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with a fifth-round pick (No. 160 overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was then traded to the New England Patriots, where he logged 377 snaps on defense and 36 on special teams in three years. Wade was waived by the Patriots in 2024 and bounced on and off the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad before joining the Chicago Bears' offseason roster in 2025. He missed the 2025 season due to injury but returned to the field as a Phase 6 selection in the 2026 UFL Draft. In the UFL, Wade was the highest-graded cornerback by Pro Football Focus, logging three interceptions and five passes defensed while allowing just a 29.9 passer rating in coverage. With his impressive performance in the UFL, Wade will look to crack the Eagles' 53-man roster as a depth cornerback option. The competition will be tough, but he could be a realistic practice squad candidate. The Eagles' secondary coach, Mike Pellegrino, who previously worked with Wade in New England, will likely play a role in his development. The signing of Wade and the other UFL player is a significant move for the Eagles, who are looking to strengthen their defense ahead of the upcoming season.