William Hayes

William Hayes

39-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a one-year, $4.05 million contract with the Dolphins in March of 2018.
Lands on injured reserve
DEMiami Dolphins
Knee - ACL
September 25, 2018
Hayes (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hayes tore his ACL on Sunday against the Raiders, effectively ending his season. The 33-year-old had accumulated two sacks on the year and was proving to be an important part of Miami's defense. Charles Harris is expected to replace Hayes on the defensive line.
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The veteran defensive end was traded to the Dolphins in early March. He will provide the team with depth at each end position but will certainly see a reduction in snaps with Cameron Wake, Charles Harris, and Andre Branch all possibly ahead of him on the depth chart.
Chris Long is off to New England, and the Rams didn't add anyone to pick up the starting role left behind. That leaves Hayes to take over, after he gave a preview of it while filling in forthe injured Quinn in 2015. Donald and Quinn will take up most of the attention from opposing blockers, leaving Hayes with ample one-on-one opportunities, in addition to the presumed uptick in playing time. After tallying 53 tackles and 5.5 sacks in just 581 snaps last year, he should provide DL2 utility in a role that could push for 800 snaps.
Hayes was thrust into the starting role in 2014 due to Chris Long's injury, and he performed decently. He picked up 42 tackles and four sacks, but with Long healthy, will be relegated to backup duty once again. That spot may actually be a better fit for him, as he had more sacks in 2013 despite playing less time.
Chris Long and Robert Quinn may have the starting positions locked down, but Hayes is a valuable backup that ensures Long and Quinn don't get worn down throughout the game. Hayes had 28 tackles, five sacks, an interception and two fumble recoveries in 2013 and should put up similar numbers this season.
Hayes will provide a rest for starters Chris Long and Robert Quinn as the backup defensive end. Hayes had quite a productive season as a backup in 2012, tallying 35 tackles and seven sacks, and if Long or Quinn goes down, may be a decent IDP.
Hayes is expected to start the year as the primary back-up behind Robert Quinn at right defensive end.
Hayes was plagued with injuries in 2010, but hopes to bounce back as a starting defensive end in 2011. He is a pass rusher with speed, and could have an impact with added size in the middle of the defensive line, possibly taking some attention and allowing him chances to get to the opposing quarterback.
Hayes had a very strong 2009 with career-highs of 82 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles. 2010 will give him plenty of opportunities to improve on those numbers, by being his first full year as the starting defensive end.
Hayes, who is considered a raw talent, recorded just one sack last year. He will be utilized as a backup at the defensive end position in 2009.
Hayes is expected to add depth to the defensive line.
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Tears ACL
DEMiami Dolphins
Knee - ACL
September 24, 2018
Hayes tore his ACL on Sunday and is done for the season, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
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Suffers knee injury
DEMiami Dolphins
Knee
September 23, 2018
Hayes departed Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a knee injury and is questionable to return, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
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Gearing up for Sunday's game
DEMiami Dolphins
September 16, 2018
Hayes (finger) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Questionable for Week 2
DEMiami Dolphins
Finger
September 14, 2018
Hayes (finger) is considered questionable against the Jets on Sunday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
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Healthy to begin regular season
DEMiami Dolphins
September 6, 2018
Hayes (hamstring) participated in practice Thursday and appears healthy, Jason Lieser of The Palm Beach Post reports.
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