Ravens waive Beau Brade; could land on practice squad
The Baltimore Ravens have waived cornerback/safety Beau Brade, a move reported by Tom Pelissero, with the possibility he could return to Baltimore’s practice squad if he clears waivers.
Brade first broke onto the Ravens’ 53-man roster last year as an undrafted rookie after starring at River Hill High School and the University of Maryland. In game action, he was largely deployed on special teams, with limited defensive appearances late in games when the outcome was already decided. He finished with three total tackles (one solo) and logged 207 snaps on special teams compared to 11 on defense. Brade was inactive for both of Baltimore’s playoff matchups.
This decision comes as the Ravens evaluate multiple undrafted free-agent contenders this offseason and manage a crowded depth chart. For Brade, the path has been a familiar one for UDFA players: earning a roster spot through special-teams value, then fighting for defensive opportunities as the season unfolds.
If unclaimed on waivers, Brade could rejoin the Ravens on the practice squad, allowing him to continue developing within the team’s system and potentially earn a return to the 53-man roster in the future.
Bottom line: Brade’s NFL journey with the Ravens isn’t over yet. A return to Baltimore’s practice squad remains a plausible next step, keeping him in the club’s player development pipeline.
Summary: Brade was waived by the Ravens with the possibility of returning on the practice squad, continuing his development within Baltimore’s system.