Veteran cornerback Tae Hayes has been waived by the New England Patriots.
The start of mandatory minicamp has suddenly turned into a day of roster cuts on Monday. Along with Hayes, the team also announced the release of running back James Robinson.
Hayes signed with the Patriots late in the 2022 season and managed to get on the field for two games, including the regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills.
It has been a career fit for a journeyman for the 25-year-old defensive back, who has already bounced around five different teams in his five years in the NFL.
Patriots re-sign DL Justus Tavai; Sign third-round draft pick Marte Mapu; Release DB Tae Hayes and RB James Robinson: https://t.co/nlGyoj6wp9
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 12, 2023
Just because this is goodbye for now doesn’t mean it’s so long forever. The Patriots and Hayes could easily reconnect down the line when coach Bill Belichick is filling out depth on the roster.
