Tae Hayes Explained

Tae Hayes
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:August 19, 1997
Birth Place:Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Decatur
(Decatur, AL)
College:Appalachian State
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:HayeTa00

Ke'Montae Tayvon "Tae" Hayes (born August 19, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Appalachian State.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent but was released before the start of the 2019 season.[1] He was later signed to the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster to replace injured wide receiver Marqise Lee.[2] He was waived on December 12, 2019.[3]

Miami Dolphins

On December 13, 2019, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[4]

On September 5, 2020, Hayes was waived by the Dolphins and signed to the practice squad two days later.[5] [6] He was elevated to the active roster on September 24 and October 31 for the team's weeks 3 and 8 games against the Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[7] [8] He was released on November 23, 2020.[9]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 2, 2020, Hayes signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.[10] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 4, 2021.[12] On March 5, 2021, he was waived by the Vikings.[13]

Arizona Cardinals

On May 17, 2021, Hayes signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[14] He was waived on August 5, 2021.

Carolina Panthers (first stint)

On December 30, 2021, Hayes was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[15]

Birmingham Stallions

Hayes was selected with second pick of the ninth round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions.[16]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On August 4, 2022, Hayes signed with the Panthers.[17] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[18] [19] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25.[20] He was waived on December 10 and re-signed to the practice squad.[21] He was released on December 20.

New England Patriots

On December 27, 2022, Hayes was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[22] He was promoted to the active roster four days later.[23] On January 6, 2023, Hayes signed a two-year contract with New England. He was waived on February 15, 2023.[24]

On May 9, 2023, Hayes re-signed with the Patriots.[25] [26] He was waived on June 12, 2023.

Detroit Lions

On August 4, 2023, Hayes signed with the Detroit Lions.[27] He was waived on August 11.[28]

Baltimore Ravens

On August 13, 2023, Hayes was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.[29] He was waived on August 29.[30] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 4, 2023.[31] He was released from the practice squad eight days later.[32]

New York Jets

On October 3, 2023, Hayes was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[33] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[34] He was released by the Jets on June 24, 2024.[35]

Personal life

On June 23, 2024, Hayes was arrested in Alabama for marijuana possession. He was released over an hour later after posting a $300 bond.[36]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaguars cut CB Tae Hayes. Ryan. Day. August 30, 2019. Big Cat Country.
  2. Web site: Jags place WR Marqise Lee on IR, promote CB Tae Hayes to main roster. October 29, 2019.
  3. Web site: Jaguars promote WR C.J. Board to active roster. Jaguars.com. December 12, 2019. December 13, 2019. December 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191213025005/https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-promote-wr-c-j-board-to-active-roster. dead.
  4. Web site: Dolphins Awarded Cornerback Tae Hayes Off Waivers. MiamiDolphins.com. December 13, 2019.
  5. Web site: Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. September 5, 2020.
  6. Web site: Dolphins Announce Practice Squad. MiamiDolphins.com. September 7, 2020.
  7. News: Dolphins Elevate Tae Hayes to Active Roster . MiamiDolphins.com . September 24, 2020 . October 6, 2020.
  8. News: Tae Hayes, Benito Jones Elevated to Active Roster . MiamiDolphins.com . October 31, 2020 . November 14, 2020.
  9. apoupartFins . Alain Poupart . The Dolphins have released two players off the practice squad: CB Tae Hayes and LB Donald Payne. . 1331022682687737856 . November 23, 2020 . December 29, 2020.
  10. Web site: Vikings Activate Adam Thielen from Reserve/COVID-19 list; Announce Roster Moves. Vikings.com. December 2, 2020.
  11. News: White, Jack . Vikings elevate Eddie Yarbrough, Tae Hayes and Cordrea Tankersley to the active roster . USAToday.com . January 2, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
  12. Web site: Vikings Sign 9 Players to Reserve/Future Deals. Vikings.com. January 4, 2021.
  13. Web site: Vikings release Tae Hayes, Cordrea Tankersley. Simmons, Myles. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. March 5, 2021.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Sign CB Tae Hayes After Rookie Minicamp Tryout. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. May 17, 2021.
  15. Web site: Panthers place three more on COVID-19 list, activate one. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. December 30, 2021.
  16. News: Inabinnett . Mark . USFL drafts 10 players with Alabama football roots . March 1, 2022 . . February 23, 2022.
  17. News: Vashee . Rushil . Panthers reportedly signing USFL champion Tae Hayes . August 4, 2022 . USAToday.com . August 4, 2022.
  18. Web site: Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster. Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
  19. Web site: Panthers add 14 to practice squad. Panthers.com. August 31, 2022.
  20. Web site: Panthers place Henry Anderson on NFI, sign two players. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. October 25, 2022.
  21. Web site: Panthers activate Henry Anderson for Seahawks game. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. December 10, 2022.
  22. Web site: Patriots Sign DB Tae Hayes to the Practice Squad; Place TE Scotty Washington on the Practice Squad Injured Reserve List. Patriots.com. December 27, 2022.
  23. Web site: Patriots Sign Tae Hayes to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Place DB Jack Jones on Injured Reserve; Elevate Two Players to the Active Roster. Patriots.com. December 31, 2022.
  24. Web site: Patriots Release Three Players. Patriots.com. February 15, 2023. February 19, 2023. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219030343/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-three-players-x5729. dead.
  25. Web site: Williams . Charean . May 9, 2023 . Patriots re-sign Tae Hayes . May 9, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  26. Web site: Thomas . Oliver . May 9, 2023 . Patriots re-sign well-traveled cornerback Tae Hayes . May 9, 2023 . Pats Pulpit . en.
  27. Lions. 1687795130680389632.
    1. Lions have signed CB Tae Hayes and WR Avery Davis and waived LB Zach Morton
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  28. Web site: August 13, 2023 . Detroit Lions make three roster moves, including releasing Ross Pierschbacher with injury designation . Pride of Detroit . SB Nation.
  29. Web site: Ravens Add More Depth, Claim Cornerback Tae Hayes. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 14, 2023.
  30. Web site: 10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 29, 2023.
  31. Web site: Hamm . Timm . September 4, 2023 . Baltimore Cuts QB Anthony Brown . September 4, 2023 . Sports Illustrated Baltimore Ravens News, Analysis and More . en.
  32. Web site: Ravens Reinforce Roster By Signing Two Safeties. BaltimoreRavens.com. September 12, 2023.
  33. Web site: Jets Sign 3 Players, All Cornerbacks, to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 3, 2023.
  34. Web site: Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 8, 2024.
  35. Web site: Jets Release CB Tae Hayes . 2024-06-24 . NewYorkJets.com . en-US.
  36. News: Jets CB Tae Hayes arrested for marijuana possession. Charean. Williams. NBC Sports. June 23, 2024. June 24, 2024.