The Panthers waived/injured Hayes (undisclosed) on Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Hayes did not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Texans, likely due to injury. The offensive tackle will now be subject to waivers through Monday. If Hayes goes unclaimed, he will revert to the Panthers' injured reserve list. If the 26-year-old does revert to IR, he will remain there for the entirety of the 2026 regular season unless he is waived with an injury settlement.