Trade 1
May 16, 2023
Minnesota Vikings received 2024 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Chau Smith-Wade).
NFL Trade History
Chau Smith-Wade NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Chau Smith-Wade to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, and Carolina Panthers.
3 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
2023–2024 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Chau Smith-Wade Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Chau Smith-Wade across 3 recorded transactions from May 16, 2023 through April 26, 2024. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
April 25, 2024
New York Jets received 2024 1st round pick (11th overall, Olumuyiwa Fashanu), 2024 4th round pick (129th overall subsequently traded, Isaac Guerendo) and 2024 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Chau Smith-Wade).
Trade 3
April 26, 2024
Carolina Panthers received 2024 5th round pick (157th overall, Chau Smith-Wade).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Cleveland Browns Win; New York Jets Win; Carolina Panthers Win. The timeline spans 2023–2024 and 4 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings
Cleveland acquired Za'Darius Smith plus 2025 sixth- and seventh-round picks from Minnesota for fifth-round selections in 2024 and 2025. Smith produced 10.5 sacks across 25 Browns games, then Cleveland traded him to Detroit and recovered a 2025 fifth plus a 2026 sixth. Minnesota used the 2024 fifth in its move up for J.J. McCarthy and the 2025 fifth on Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins. Cleveland extracted the stronger overall return.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Pick 2025 5th round pick (139th overall, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins)
- Pick 2024 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Chau Smith-Wade)
Cleveland Browns
- Player Za'Darius Smith
- Pick 2025 6th round pick (200th overall subsequently traded, Rayuan Lane)
- Pick 2025 7th round pick (240th overall subsequently traded, Kaden Prather)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets
Minnesota moved from No. 11 to No. 10 in 2024 for quarterback J.J. McCarthy and also received No. 203, used on kicker Will Reichard. New York drafted left tackle Olu Fashanu and moved the additional picks in later deals. Fashanu became a 17-game starter in 2025, while McCarthy’s first playing season produced 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Reichard’s First-Team All-Pro season keeps Minnesota’s return competitive despite the quarterback uncertainty.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Pick 2024 1st round pick (10th overall, J.J. McCarthy)
- Pick 2024 6th round pick (203rd overall, Will Reichard)
New York Jets
- Pick 2024 1st round pick (11th overall, Olumuyiwa Fashanu), 2024 4th round pick (129th overall subsequently traded, Isaac Guerendo) and 2024 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Chau Smith-Wade)
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Carolina Panthers and New York Jets
Carolina traded the 65th pick to the Jets for Nos. 72 and 157, then selected Trevin Wallace and Chau Smith-Wade while New York used No. 65 on Malachi Corley. Wallace and Smith-Wade developed into regular defensive contributors, combining for substantial 2025 playing time and production, while Corley's Jets tenure never gained traction. The Panthers received two useful defenders from one traded selection, creating a clear value edge.
Assets Received
Carolina Panthers
- Pick 2024 3rd round pick (72nd overall, Trevin Wallace)
- Pick 2024 5th round pick (157th overall, Chau Smith-Wade)
New York Jets
- Pick 2024 3rd round pick (65th overall, Malachi Corley)