Casey Hayward would’ve made a lot of sense for the Patriots. Even Matthew Judon wanted New England to sign the veteran cornerback.
Alas, Hayward reportedly is going to Atlanta, potentially just ahead of Deshaun Watson.
Hayward plans to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Falcons, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday afternoon. Hayward, 32, is coming off a resurgent season with the Las Vegas Raiders that saw him finish as Pro Football Focus‘ 12th-ranked corner.
Ahead of NFL free agency, we identified Hayward, a two-time Pro Bowler, as someone whom New England could target as a replacement for J.