Trae Waynes

Trae Waynes

31-Year-Old CornerbackCB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Trae Waynes in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Released by the Bengals in March of 2022.
Cut by Cincinnati
CBFree Agent
March 21, 2022
Waynes was released by the Bengals on Monday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Waynes inked a three-year deal with the Bengals in March 2020 but was limited to five games across two seasons due to pectoral and hamstring injuries, so it's not a major surprise to see the team opting to move on. The 29-year-old last saw extended run with the Vikings in 2019 when he totaled 58 tackles (56 solo), one interception and two forced fumbles in 14 contests.
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Measurables Review
How do Trae Waynes' measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
190 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.31 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.39 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.06 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Ready to move on
CBFree Agent
June 21, 2022
Waynes recently stated on the Geary and Stein Sports Show that while he had not made a formal announcement, he was retired.
ANALYSIS
Waynes suffered through two injury-plagued seasons in Cincinnati before being cut by the team this offseason. He had drawn interest from the Eagles but cited his health and a desire to be with his family as his reasons for moving onto the next phase of his life. Minnesota used a first-round pick to select Waynes in 2015, and he went to on to tally seven career interceptions across seven professional seasons.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Waynes continues to develop himself into more of a well-rounded cornerback as his career rolls along -- starting 30 games between 2017 and 2018 after logging nine starts during his first two years in the NFL. He also significantly increased his per-year tackle totals of late (109 since 2017, 69 combined in 2015 and 2016), and has racked up a respectable 19 pass deflections opposite Xavier Rhodes over the past two seasons.
Waynes seems to have shed the bust label that seemed destined for him after the slow start to his career. In fact, the 2015 first-rounder set a career-high 65 tackles in 2017 while putting together the second of his two consecutive seasons with at least 11 pass breakups. As long as he plays opposite 2017 first-team All-Pro corner Xavier Rhodes, Waynes should continue to receive plenty of attention from opposing quarterbacks, which has the potential to lead to a big year, statistically speaking.
Waynes will likely start at left cornerback with Terence Newman moving to a nickelback or a reserve role.
The 2015 first-round draft pick will compete with Newman for a starting job at cornerback. Waynes will need to reduce his pass interference penalties to win the role as he was slow to adjust to NFL rules last season.
Waynes was selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, 11th overall. He'll compete for a starting cornernback role in training camp, but likely begins the season as the team's nickel back. He has top-shelf speed (4.31-second 40-yard dash) and a lot of experience in a Michigan State defense that emphasizes physicality, so Waynes should have no trouble taking up a press-corner mentality despite his light frame (6-foot, 186 pounds).
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Back from COVID list
CBCincinnati Bengals
January 5, 2022
Waynes was returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
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Placed on COVID-19 list
CBCincinnati Bengals
Illness
December 31, 2021
Waynes (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
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Activated off IR
CBCincinnati Bengals
December 18, 2021
Waynes (hamstring) has been activated off the Bengals' injured reserve.
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Designated to return from IR
CBCincinnati Bengals
Hamstring
December 8, 2021
Waynes (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
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Won't return Sunday
CBCincinnati Bengals
Hamstring
November 24, 2021
Waynes (hamstring) won't be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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