New York Jets cornerback Tay Hayes was arrested early Sunday in Alabama on suspicion of marijuana possession, authorities said.
Hayes was booked into the Morgan County Jail and released on $300 bail shortly after 5 a.m. local time. He was charged with second-degree possession of marijuana. Visit AL.com.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown (No. 11) catches the ball while evading the defense of New York Jets cornerback Tae Hayes (No. 27) during the second half of a game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 15, 2023. (Vincent Carchietta – USA Today Sports)
“We are aware of the situation and will not be commenting further as this is an ongoing legal matter,” the Jets said in a statement. New York Post.
Hayes played football at Decatur High School in Alabama and was a standout defensive back at Appalachian State University before going undrafted in 2019 and beginning his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s been bouncing around to a few teams since then.
Hayes previously played for the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens before signing with the Jets during the 2023 season.
Hasise Dubois, No. 80 of the Tampa Bay Bandits, uses a powerful arm strike on Tay Hayes, No. 3 of the Birmingham Stallions, during the fourth quarter of a game at Legion Field on June 18, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Alex Bierens de Haan/USFL/Getty Images)
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He played in a total of 14 NFL games, during which he recorded 18 total tackles and one fumble recovery.
Hayes also played for the Birmingham Stallions, now of the United Football League. He was a member of the Stallions’ 2022 USFL Championship team.
He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets in January and was expected to compete for a roster spot.
Carolina Panthers cornerback Tae Hayes (No. 32) runs onto the field at Bank of America Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Bob Donnan – USA Today Sports)
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New York was third in yards allowed and 12th in points allowed in 2023. The team finished the season 7-10 for the second straight year.
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