Chargers release Hayward
The Los Angeles Chargers released veteran cornerback Casey Hayward on Saturday, the team announced.
Hayward joined the Chargers in 2016 and had one year left on a three-year, $33.25-million extension signed in 2018. His release will save Los Angeles $9.75 million in salary-cap space, according to SB Nation's Jason B. Hirschhorn.
The 31-year-old appeared in 78 games through five seasons with the Chargers, racking up 14 interceptions and 66 pass breakups. He led the league in interceptions in 2016 and earned two Pro Bowl nods while with the team.
Hayward shared a farewell message on Instagram, writing, "Wish we could've done more."
The Vanderbilt product previously spent four seasons with the Green Bay Packers after they selected him in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles' cornerback depth chart, now led by veteran Chris Harris Jr., could soon suffer another significant loss with Michael Davis set to become a free agent Monday.