Tae Hayes
CB FA
Mon 6/24/24 3:42 PM

The Jets cut Hayes on Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per the report, the move arrives a day after the cornerback -- who first saw NFL action in 2019 -- was arrested in Alabama for possession of marijuana. Hayes, who signed with the Jets' practice squad last October, recorded two tackles in Week 6 of the 2023 season and then spent the remainder of the campaign on the team's practice squad.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Sun 8/13/23 5:05 PM

Hayes was claimed off waivers by Baltimore on Sunday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes was waived by the Lions after signing with the team Aug. 5. The 25-year-old is well-traveled in his career thus far, seeing action with the Dolphins, Vikings, Panthers and Patriots while also having a short stay with the Cardinals. He'll now work to earn a role in Baltimore's secondary.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Sat 8/5/23 3:00 PM

The Lions have signed Hayes to a contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes' journeryman NFL career continues, as Detroit will be the sixth team he has played for as he enters his fourth season. He suited up for five games with the Panthers in 2022 and two with the Patriots. The 25-year-old will now compete for a depth cornerback role for the upcoming season.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Mon 6/12/23 7:36 PM

The Patriots waived Hayes on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes will head to waivers after logging six tackles (four solo) in seven games between the Panthers and Patriots last season. The 25-year-old now will try to catch on with another team and compete for a roster spot ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Thu 8/5/21 1:04 PM

Arizona cut Hayes on Thursday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes linked up with the Cardinals after a tryout back in May, but the third-year pro will now need to search for a reserve opportunity elsewhere. Arizona activated Lorenzo Burns (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list in a corresponding move.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Mon 5/17/21 5:51 PM

The Cardinals signed Hayes on Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Arizona hosted Hayes for a tryout during rookie minicamp, and the 23-year-old managed to parlay that opportunity into a spot on the offseason roster. Hayes now will focus his attention toward competing for a depth role. He spent time with the Vikings and Dolphins in 2020.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Fri 3/5/21 2:02 PM

The Vikings released Hayes on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes appeared in one contest with the team during the 2020 season, during which he logged just two snaps on special teams. The 23-year-old will aim to fill a cornerback role elsewhere in 2021.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Thu 9/24/20 6:00 PM

The Dolphins promoted Hayes to the active roster from the practice squad Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes will provide Miami with key cornerback depth against the Jaguars during Thursday Night Football with Byron Jones (groin/Achilles) out. He played a rotational role on defense down the stretch for the Dolphins last season.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Tue 1/28/20 12:35 AM

Hayes recorded seven tackles (four solo) and two defended passes in two regular-season contests with the Dolphins in 2019.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes also appeared in one game with the Jaguars, during which he played seven snaps on special teams. Upon being claimed off waivers by Miami mid-Dec., the rookie out of Appalachian State quickly stepped into a key role in the secondary. He handled 60-plus percent of defensive snaps during the last two games of the season.

Tae Hayes
CB FA
Sun 12/15/19 11:06 AM

Hayes didn't travel with the team for Sunday's game against the Giants, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins on Friday but will have to wait for his debut with his new team. The 22-year-old appeared in one game with the Jaguars prior to being waived.