Tae Hayes’ short-lived career with the Jets is over.
The Jets on Monday released the 26-year-old cornerback one day after he was arrested early Sunday morning in Alabama on a charge of marijuana possession, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
After the 5-foot-9, 188-pound Hayes was booked and released after posting a $300 bond, the Jets released a statement saying: “We are aware of the situation and we will refrain from further comment, as it is a pending legal matter.”
The matter is no longer the Jets concern now that they’ve released him.
Hayes was signed to the practice squad last Oct. 3 and elevated for their win over the Eagles in Week 6, recording two tackles.
He originally signed with the Jaguars in 2019 as an undrafted free agent out of Appalachian State and also played for the Dolphins, Panthers, Patriots, Vikings and the Ravens.
Overall, he played in 14 career games and has 18 tackles, one fumble recovery and two passes defensed.
He was a star defensive back at Appalachian State after playing high school football for Decatur in Alabama and went undrafted in 2019.
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.
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