Chargers release CB Casey Hayward after five seasons

MintBaconDrivel
Senior Member Topic Starter

3 years ago

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Saturday that the club has released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Casey Hayward. The move saves L.A. about $9.75 million in cap space.

"When we signed Casey during free agency back in 2016, we felt that we were adding a starting-caliber corner who still had a considerable amount of unrealized potential," general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. "Not only did Casey realize that potential in the years that followed, he exceeded our high expectations and became a prominent leader for our team both on and off the field.

"He started 75-of-78 games with us, was named to a pair of All-Pro teams, made two trips to the Pro Bowl, earned our 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination and has been a multi-year team captain. These type of well-rounded individuals don't come around very often, and we're incredibly fortunate to have had Casey Hayward on this football team the past five years."

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Zero2Cool
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3 years ago

The two time pro bowl and all-pro (both in 2016 and 2017) was released by the Chargers because he wasn't a scheme fit. It's probably worth noting the release also freed up about $9 million in extra salary cap space.

One of the things Casey had troubles with in Green Bay was staying on the field. He didn't miss many games since leaving Green Bay. Mind you, the Chargers are known for massive injuries and yet Casey was one of the few (facetiously used) who was always on the field.

Casey turns 32 in September. I really have no idea how good/bad of he player he is. The Chargers released him while over $30 million below the salary cap. So, I don't think it was primarily a cap saving move. Maybe they have some young up-n-comer CB's to fill in?

Anyway, I really don't want to see Casey in Green Bay. Rather, I should say I won't be pining for him to be in Green Bay. If the Packers sign him I'll definitely root for him, I just don't know what he brings to the team other than a "good story".

A one year deal for a guy almost 32 doesn't seem realistic unless he's ring chasing. I think the veteran minimum would be around $1.1 million for one year.

From Peter King : 5. I think the free-agent market at cornerback just got its best player late Saturday, with the Chargers whacking Casey Hayward. Now, Heyward will be 32 opening day, entering his 10th year, but he’s still lithe and quick and very good in coverage. In the last four seasons, among corners who had at least 400 defensive snaps in coverage, Hayward ranked third, third, third and 16th in pass-coverage by Pro Football Focus. Along with Richard Sherman (33 this season), these are two best wise owls in the secondary who will be available.

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