Hayden was released by the Commanders on Friday.
Hayden was with Jacksonville from 2018-2020, appearing in 30 games. However, he didn't make an NFL roster to start the 2021 campaign. He was signed to Washington's practice squad in December, but he appeared in just one game for the Commanders -- Week 16 against Dallas -- and played 11 total snaps (four defensive).
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D.J. Hayden: Signs with practice squad
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Hayden signed with Washington's practice squad Saturday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Hayden spent the last three seasons with Jacksonville, having appeared in 30 games. Washington is suffering numerous issues in its secondary, most notably to starting corner Kendall Fuller (illness), who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Hayden could be added to the active roster in time for Washington's game against the Eagles on Tuesday, depending on who will and won't be available.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Could miss multiple games
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Coach Doug Marrone said Monday that Hayden (knee) will miss "considerable time," Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
While it's not a clear timeline, it's safe to assume that Hayden won't play Week 12 against the Browns, and he could be placed on IR as well. It's yet another hit to the Jaguars' secondary that is already without rookie first-rounder CJ Henderson (groin) for at least two more games. Moving forward, Sidney Jones (Achilles) is in the mix to be the No. 1 cornerback along with Tre Herndon.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Back from injured reserve
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Hayden (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
The 30-year-old landed on injured reserve in early October with the hamstring issue, but he's back in time for Week 11. Hayden should play a significant role in the secondary, especially with CJ Henderson (groin) recently put on injured reserve.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Designated for return
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The Jaguars officially designated Hayden (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Thursday, John Reid reports.
The transaction kicks off a 21-day window wherein the Jaguars can evaluate Hayden at practice without him counting against the 53-man roster. The veteran cornerback can be fully reinstated to the active roster at any point within that span, though a corresponding player would have to be cut.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Not playing Sunday
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Hayden (shoulder/neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans in London, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Hayden had been listed as questionable ahead of the contest, despite only practicing once during the week. The Jaguars ultimately decided Hayden wasn't ready to play, but the cornerback should have a good chance at returning to action Nov. 17 against the Colts following Jacksonville's Week 10 bye.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Misses another practice
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Hayden (neck/shoulder) will not practice Thursday.
Hayden is now listed as carrying both neck and shoulder injuries, whereas Wednesday's practice report noted him with only a shoulder issue. The 29-year-old is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: May play week 9
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Hayden (shoulder) could potentially play Sunday against the Texans in London, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Hayden was forced to exit Sunday's contest during the second quarter of the Jaguars' win over the Jets and failed to return to the game. Following Wednesday's practice report, more information regarding the cornerback's status for the Week 9 contest in London should become available. However, if the 29-year-old were to miss any time, Josh Robinson and Breon Borders would be expected to fill the void left by Hayden.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Done for day
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Hayden (shoulder) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
Hayden was forced out of the game late in the second quarter and was unable to retake the field coming out of halftime. Josh Robinson and Breon Borders will operate as the only healthy depth corners in his place. Expect the team to have an update on Hayden's status following the game or in the coming days.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Suffers injury Sunday
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Hayden (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
It's unclear how Hayden picked up the injury, but he left the game late in the second quarter. It's likely the 2013 first-round pick will get extra treatment in the locker room during halftime and see if he can return for the third quarter. In his stead, Josh Robinson and Breon Borders are the healthy depth corners for the time being.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Dealing with groin injury
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Hayden has a groin injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at Houston.
Hayden was added to the injury report as a limited participant Friday, so the specifics of the injury remain unclear. If able to play, the 28-year-old has a chance for an increased role in the season finale with A.J. Bouye (toe) already ruled out.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Records first interception
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Hayden had four solo tackles and an interception in Sunday's win over the Colts.
Hayden has been surprisingly productive with 19 tackles (14 solo) and three passes defensed -- including the interception -- over the last three games. The 28-year-old has been working as the Jaguars' nickelback behind starters Jalen Ramsey (knee) and A.J. Bouye, and should continue in that capacity Thursday at Tennessee.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Racks up eight tackles
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Hayden had eight tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.
Hayden's second game of the season was an unusually productive one, as the eight tackles are his highest total since he recorded 13 during Week 9 of the 2015 season. The 28-year-old had an unceremonious finish to the game, as he wiped out his own interception in the end zone with a facemask penalty, and he was then penalized for defensive holding as the Steelers scored the game-winning touchdown shortly thereafter. Hayden is likely to return to a more modest tackle total against the run-oriented Bills next week.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Practices in full
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Hayden (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Hayden appears to have made good use of the Jaguars' bye week and is fully healthy to enter Week 10. The veteran cornerback seems on track to suit up for the first time since Week 2 and will attempt to contain the high powered Colts' offense Sunday.
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Jaguars' D.J. Hayden: Sidelined for Sunday's game
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Hayden (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Titans.
Hayden has logged 72 defensive snaps over the first two games and made eight tackles, one sack and one pass breakup. His absence will open the door for either Tyler Patmon or Tre Herndon to see an uptick in snaps.
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Raiders' D.J. Hayden: Officially placed on IR
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Hayden (hamstring) was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, ESPN reports.
Hayden was expected to be out for the remainder of the season after injuring his hamstring last Sunday against the Panthers. In his absence, T.J. Carrie appears set to take over as the Raiders' No. 3 corner for the remainder of the season.
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Raiders' D.J. Hayden: Nets five tackles Sunday
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Hayden made five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's regular season opener against the Saints.
Hayden and the Raiders' cornerback crew saw plenty of action in the secondary as the Saints aired it out often. They'll have another test next week when the Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan come to town.
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Raiders' D.J. Hayden: Active for Sunday's game at Detroit
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Hayden (ankle) is active for Sunday's game at Detroit.
Hayden will be playing in his first game of the year after starting the season on the PUP list with his ankle injury.
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DJ Hayden looking to build on last year's momentum
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Raiders cornerback D.J. Hayden wants to continue the positive momentum he built toward the end of last season, according to the team.
"I was just out there playing," said Hayden when talking about 2014. "I just did what I could do to help the defense, but now, it's a whole new defense, a whole new scheme and I'm expecting a lot more good results this year."
Hayden started the final eight games of the 2014 season and finished the season with 47 tackles, 11 passes defended and an interception.
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Raiders list Week 16 inactives vs. Bills
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The Raiders have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 16 matchup with the Bills: wide receivers Vincent Brown (groin) and Denarius Moore (knee, ankle), tight end Brian Leonhardt (concussion), cornerback Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring), guard Tony Bergstrom, tackle Menelik Watson and defensive tackle Stacy McGee.
Brown, Moore, Leonhard and Chewka were previously ruled out on the team's final injury report for Week 16. Bergstrom, Watson and McGee are healthy scratches.
The team will have cornerback D.J. Hayden (back) and defensive tackle C.J. Wilson (knee) available after both players were listed as questionable to play. Also active are quarterback Derek Carr (thumb) and cornerback T.J. Carrie (ankle), both of whom were deemed probable.
The Raiders are a 6 1/2-point underdog at home against the Bills.
