New York Jets cornerback Tae Hayes was arrested in Alabama early Sunday on a marijuana possession charge, 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, according to AL.com.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown, #11, catches the ball as New York Jets cornerback Tae Hayes, #27, defends during the second half at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on the 15th October 2023. (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)
“We are aware of the situation and will refrain from commenting further as this is a pending legal matter,” the Jets said in a statement to the New York Post.
Hayes was a standout defensive back at Appalachian State after playing high school football for Decatur in Alabama. He went undrafted in 2019 and began his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since then, he has been on various squads.
Hayes has been with 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, stiff-arms Tae Hayes, No. 3 of the Birmingham Stallions, in the fourth quarter of the game at Legion Field on June 18, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Alex Bierens de Haan/USFL/Getty Images)
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He has appeared in 14 total NFL games. He had 18 total tackles and recovered a fumble in that span.
Hayes also spent time with the Birmingham Stallions, now of the United Football League. He was on 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, #32, runs onto the field at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 27, 2022. (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 7-10 for the second straight season.
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