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Jets cornerback Tae Hayes arrested for marijuana possession

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Jets cornerback Tae Hayes arrested for marijuana possession

Jets cornerback Tae Hayes was arrested early Sunday morning in Alabama on a charge of marijuana possession, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.

Hayes was booked and released after posting a $300 bond.

The Jets, contacted by The Post, offered the following statement: “We are aware of the situation and we will refrain from further comment, as it is a pending legal matter.”


Jets cornerback Tae Hayes was arrested Sunday for marijuana possession. Bill Kostroun for the NY Post

Hayes, 26, is a well-traveled defensive back who played in one game for the Jets in 2023.

Undrafted in 2019 out of Appalachian State, Hayes spent time in some capacity with nine different NFL teams in five years and also won a USFL championship in 2022 with the Birmingham Stallions.


Jets corner Tae Hayes (27) defending Eagles receiver AJ Brown (11) on oct. 15, 2023.
Jets corner Tae Hayes (27) defending Eagles receiver AJ Brown (11) on oct. 15, 2023. AP

He has played in 14 NFL games, with no starts.

The Jets veterans report to training camp July 23 at their team facility in Florham Park, N.J.

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