Shead retired from the league Friday and is moving into coaching, John Boyle of the Seahawks reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shead spent six seasons with the Seahawks in which he played 54 games as both safety and both cornerback roles. The last time the 32-year-old saw the field was in 2019 with the Lions, during which he tallied 18 tackles and a forced fumble. Now the veteran will use his defensive knowledge into his new coaching role with the team.

The Saints waived Shead on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shead just signed with the team Tuesday, but the Saints have more pressing needs on offense -- namely, wide receiver and fullback -- for the season finale. The 31-year-old last played for the Lions in 2018, recording 18 tackles and a forced fumble.

Shead signed with New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

With numerous injuries to its secondary, New Orleans could use Shead's versatility right now. He has yet to appear in an NFL game this season, however.

The Seahawks released Shead on Friday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shead attempted to make the roster of the team of which he spent the first five years of his career, but failed to do so. A locker room favorite among teammates, the 31-year-old will now look to bring depth and a veteran presence to another team this season.

Shead signed a contract with the Seahawks on Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shead spent the first five years of his career in Seattle before heading to Detroit last season, and he now finds his way back to the Pacific Northwest. The 31-year-old's familiarity with the team should certainly increase his odds of cracking the 53-man roster after he failed to latch on elsewhere earlier in free agency.

Shead (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Shead was already ruled out for the season finale, as this move simply creates roster space for the signing of cornerback Andre Chachere. James Agnew (knee) and Nevin Lawson (ankle) have been ruled out while Quandre Diggs (back) is questionable, potentially leaving the Lions secondary extraordinarily thin in experience.

Shead (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shead will remain sidelined as he nurses a knee injury sustained during last week's loss to the Vikings. Marcus Cooper will slot in as the top backup to starting left cornerback Darius Slay versus Green Bay.

Shead is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a knee injury, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As long as Shead remains sidelined, Marcus Cooper will serve as the top backup to starting left cornerback Darius Slay.

Shead will start at cornerback for the Lions on Sunday against the Bears, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shead is drawing the start in place of Darius Slay (knee). Shead has played more than 14 snaps just twice this season, but he's likely in line for a significant role Sunday. He'll figure to see an uptick in snaps so long as Slay remains out.

Shead signed a contract with the Lions on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Shead has a history with the Lions, having agreed to a one-year deal and spent training camp and the preseason with the club before being released Sept. 1. The veteran cornerback should serve as a depth option at the position for Detroit.