Hayes (knee) underwent a procedure Saturday that will sideline him for the start of the 2026 regular season, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Hayes is a prime candidate to start the season on injured reserve. A cutdown day move to IR would see the cornerback sidelined for at least the first four games of the regular season. In Hayes' absence, another cornerback such as Damarion Williams may see an increased number of special teams snaps.