Hayward (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayward has played nearly every defensive snap since the Raiders' Week 8 bye, but his availability is now in question while on the COVID-19 list. Amik Robertson and Keisean Nixon should see more playing time if Hayward is forced to sit out, especially if Brandon Facyson (illness) also remains on the reserve list.

Hayward (hamstring) agreed to a contract with the Raiders on Tuesday, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.

EDGE Analysis

The terms of the deal remain unclear, but the 31-year-old will join the Raiders after being released by the Chargers in mid-March. Hayward had 42 passes defensed and 11 interceptions while becaming one of the better corners in the league during his first two years with the Bolts, but he failed to maintain that level of play over the past couple seasons. However. Hayward could still provide a significant boost to the secondary in Las Vegas.

Hayward (hamstring) was released by the Chargers on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears about $9.75 million off the Chargers cap. Hayward blossomed into one of the league's best corners after joining the team in 2016, earning two Pro Bowl nods while recording 14 interceptions in his five-year stint with the club. That being said, Hayward missed a regular-season game for the first time since 2013, and his deteriorating play over the last two seasons could ultimately lower his market in an offseason embroiled in an unprecedented cap situation.

Hayward (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was forced to exit last Sunday's win over Denver because of a hamstring injury, and the issue is considered significant enough to hold him out for Los Angeles' 2020 season finale. Hayward has been incredibly durable over the course of his NFL career, missing just one game since 2013. A Week 17 absence will extend Hayward's mark to two in that category. The Chargers find themselves with lessened motivation to push him onto the field against Kansas City, having long been eliminated from playoff contention.

Hayward was forced out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a hamstring injury.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old cornerback corraled his first interception of the season before exiting the game. Tevaughn Campbell should see a steep increase in defensive snaps with Hayward on the sidelines.

Hayward (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old received the questionable tag after practicing as a limited participant Friday, and he'll be available for Sunday's contest. Hayward and Chris Harris should operate as the team's top corners, per usual.

Hayward (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Hayward was unable to practice all week before returning in limited fashion Friday. His return to practice is certainly cause for optimism, but he is still seemingly trending toward a game-time decision. If he is ultimately unable to give it a go, some combination of Tevaughn Campbell and Michael Davis would presumably again see increased roles in his absence.

Hayward (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Hayward is beginning to see a dropoff in his performance in his age-31 season, but he's still a sturdy starting cornerback. The Chargers may struggle to replace him in a road game against the Bills. Chris Harris (foot) will be back from IR to start opposite Michael Davis, and Tevaughn Campbell should see a major workload as well. Hayward will aim to return in Week 13 against the Patriots.

Hayward suffered a groin injury during Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Hayward is officially listed as questionable to return Sunday, but he left the field with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. With Chris Harris (foot) still on IR and Brandon Facyson (illness) on the reserve COVID-19 list, Michael Davis and Tevaughn Campbell are currently the Chargers' only healthy cornerbacks.

Hayward is active heading into Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayward had an injury scare with his calf during last Sunday's meltdown against the Broncos, though he was capable of returning to full participation in practice by midweek. Coach Anthony Lynn described Hayward's availability as a "fluid situation" Friday, but the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is currently considered healthy enough to suit up for his eighth start of 2020. He'll be tasked with slowing down Las Vegas' Derek Carr, who has thrown to a sterling 14:2 TD:INT on the year.