Seven free-agent options to add depth for Colts at cornerback
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CASEY HAYWARD
Atlanta Falcons release CB Casey Hayward after 1 season
Cornerback Casey Hayward has been released by the Atlanta Falcons after one injury-plagued seasonAPRIL 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons release veteran CB Casey Hayward The Atlanta Falcons moved on from Casey Hayward after one season, releasing the veteran cornerback on Friday with a failed physical designat...
APRIL 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Falcons release CB Casey Hayward Jr. Hayward was entering the final year of the two-year, $11 million deal he signed in 2022.
APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BREAKING: Falcons Cut CB Casey Hayward; Draft Plans Changing? The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran cornerback Casey Hayward - here’s how it impacts salary cap and 2023 NFL Draft plans.
APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Falcons release cornerback Casey Hayward In 2022, his season was cut short after he sustained a torn pectoral muscle that required surgery.
APRIL 21, 2023 • AJC.COM
Recovering from pectoral surgery Hayward is recovering from pectoral surgery and said Tuesday, "I'm doing good. Hopefully, by OTAs and camp, I'll be 100 percent," D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Consti...
Impact Hayward started the first six games of 2022 before being placed on IR with what was initially reported as a shoulder injury. The two-time Pro Bowler missed the remainder of the campaign and appears to have undergone surgery, though it's unclear when the procedure took place. If he's healthy, Hayward figures to slot into the starting cornerback spot opposite A.J. Terrell in 2023, but Atlanta may still add a few more pieces to its secondary this offseason.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Hayward 'Happy' with Falcons Despite Injury-Riddled Homecoming Cornerback Casey Hayward’s first season with his hometown Atlanta Falcons was cut well short due to injury but he remains pleased with his d...
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Casey Hayward 'Happy' with Falcons Despite Injury-Riddled Homecoming Cornerback Casey Hayward’s first season with his hometown Atlanta Falcons was cut well short due to injury but he remains pleased with his d...
JANUARY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Casey Hayward speaks on 'what he learned from Dean Pees' | Press Conference Casey Hayward speaks to the media about what he learned from Dean Pees.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Seahawks happy to be home for a while, set to host Raiders
The Seattle Seahawks are happy to be home for a changeNOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons CB Terrell back at practice after missing 3 games
Atlanta Falcons cornerback ANOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes trip to Charlotte Hayward (shoulder) traveled with the team for their Thursday night matchup in Carolina, though he was spotted wearing a sling, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The fact that Hayward traveled with the Falcons for their road matchup against Carolina on Thursday suggests that he's made progress in his recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained back in Week 6 versus the 49ers. While the veteran cornerback along with A.J. Terell (hamstring) continue nursing injuries of their own, Darren Hall, Rashad Fenton and Isaiah Oliver are slated for added reps throughout the team's secondary.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons add depth at cornerback, acquire Fenton from Chiefs
The Atlanta Falcons, in need of depth at cornerback, have acquired Rashad Fenton from the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2023 conditional seventh-round pickNOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons, Panthers are somehow contending in weak NFC South
The Atlanta Falcons are rebuildingOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South
The Atlanta Falcons host the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South matchup between struggling teams that still find themselves in contentionOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons release 2020 2nd-rounder Davidson, look for CB help
The Atlanta Falcons have released defensive tackle Marlon Davidson, a second-round draft pick in 2020, from their reserve/injured listOCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals, Falcons looking to get over .500 for 1st time
The Atlanta Falcons and Bengals meet Sunday in Cincinnati, each with a chance to move aboveOCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IR-bound with shoulder injury Atlanta placed Hayward (shoulder) on its injured reserve list Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Hayward was forced out of Sunday's win versus San Francisco early with a shoulder injury, and he'll now have to miss at least the Falcons' next four games as he recovers. Until the two-time Pro Bowler is ready to return, 2021 fourth-rounder Darren Hall should fill in on the boundaries.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons CB Casey Hayward placed on IR with shoulder injury
The Atlanta Falcons have placed cornerback Casey Hayward on injured reserveOCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons BREAKING: CB Casey Hayward on Injured Reserve Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward is on IR due to a right shoulder injury sustained in Sunday’s 28-14 win over the San Francisco 49er...
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South
The Atlanta Falcons are atop the NFC SouthOCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14
Marcus Mariota threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another score against the NFL’s top-ranked defense, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 28-14 victory over the San Francisc...OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with injury Hayward is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a shoulder injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Hayward's absence will leave Atlanta's defense significantly under-manned after fellow starting cornerback A.J. Terrell (thigh) also exited against San Francisco. As a result, expect Dee Alford, Mike Ford and Darren Hall to step up into bigger roles in this contest.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable roughing the passer calls raise more questions
Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett was on the wrong end of a disputed roughing the passer call after he sacked Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of Atlanta’s 21-15 loss at Tampa...OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
