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Dolphins Trade For Run Stopper William Hayes

DAVIE (CBSMiami) — The Miami Dolphins worked late into the night to pull off a trade for another piece along the defensive line.

Miami traded a 6th round pick to the Rams for defensive tackle William Hayes and a 7th round pick.

Drafted by Tennessee in 2008, the 31-year-old Hayes played four seasons with the Titans and the next five with the Rams, recording a career-best 7 sacks in 2012.

Hayes had 5 sacks in 2016 but is best known as a run stopper. According to Pro Football Focus, he had 98 stops and an 11.