According to a report from Detroit Free Press writer Dave Birkett, the Detroit Lions are signing free agent cornerback Tae Hayes.
Hayes was most recently with the New England Patriots in 2022—joining the team in late December and making two brief appearances in Week 17 and Week 18 for the team. He re-signed with the team in May, but was waived in June.
Since joining the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted prospect out of Appalachian State, Hayes has signed with the Jaguars, Dolphins, Vikings, Cardinals and Panthers (twice). He also played a season with the Birmingham Stallions after being drafted in the second round of 2022 USFL draft.