The New York Jets introduced Monday that they’ve launched cornerback Tae Hayes. The transfer comes off the heels of the 26-year-old’s arrest over the weekend in Alabama. Specifically, Hayes was arrested in Morgan County at 3:46 a.m. Sunday and was charged with marijuana possession. The cost is a second-degree misdemeanor.
Hayes posted a $300 bond and was launched lower than two hours after the arrest.
Initially, the Jets mentioned in an announcement (through Pro Football Talk) that they have been conscious of Hayes’ arrest, however “will refrain from further comment as it is a pending legal matter.” Fast ahead over 24 hours, and the membership has determined to chop bait with the defensive again.
Hayes joined the Jets in early October after signing onto the membership’s apply squad. He appeared in a single sport for New York (Week 6 vs. Philadelphia) and recorded two tackles whereas enjoying 19% of the defensive snaps and 45% of the particular groups snaps.
The Appalachian State product entered the league as an undrafted free agent and initially signed on with the Jaguars in 2019. After being launched from Jacksonville in mid-December of his rookie season, he bounced across the league fairly a bit. He had temporary stints with the Dolphins, Vikings, Cardinals, Panthers (two stints), Patriots, Lions, and Ravens earlier than latching on with the Jets. In that point, Hayes additionally performed within the USFL for the Birmingham Stallions, who received the championship that yr.
For his NFL profession, Hayes has tallied 18 tackles and two move breakups in 14 common season video games.