Hayes (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
Hayes appears to be trending toward suiting up for Sunday's contest, as he upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday. The second-year pro from Kansas State is expected to serve as the Bucs' top reserve corner if he can play in Week 15. If not, expect Tyrek Funderburk to see increased work in Tampa Bay's secondary.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Won't play vs. Raiders
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Hayes (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Hayes popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a hamstring injury, and the issue is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but Hayes' absence means Dallis Flowers will be the primary backup at outside corner Sunday behind starters Jamel Dean and Zyon McCollum.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Back in Monday night
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Hayes (leg) has returned to Monday night's game against the Chiefs, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The cornerback exited in the third quarter due to cramps. Hayes has six tackles (five solo), a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in the game.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Returning to action
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Hayes (ankle) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
Hayes was unable to play in Week 2 against the Lions but is healed enough to suit up in Week 3. He'll add depth to the Buccaneers' secondary and help chip in on special teams.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Won't play Sunday
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Hayes (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Lions, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Hayes was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after sustaining an ankle injury during the Buccaneers' Week 1 win, so it's no surprise that he won't be suiting up Sunday. Expect Christian Izien and Tyrek Funderburk to see more work in Tampa Bay's secondary as Hayes continues to recover.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Forced out Sunday
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Hayes was forced out with a knee injury during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Hayes sustained a knee injury at some point during Sunday's action, and he was deemed doubtful to return before the end of the contest. It's unclear if the 24-year-old returned during the second half, which will leave his status up in the air as the Buccaneers now prepare to play in the wild-card round of the postseason after the team secured a spot as the NFC champions.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Full practice Wednesday
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Hayes (illness) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Hayes missed the team's 34-20 win over the Packers in Week 15 due to an illness, but he now looks to be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with Jacksonville. The 24-year-old will be back in his depth role at cornerback in Tampa Bay's secondary.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Late scratch Sunday
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Hayes (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Hayes was added to the Sunday injury report after picking up an illness and will miss his second game of the season. The rookie sixth-round draft pick has primarily played on special teams and has accumulated 14 tackles (eight solo) over 12 games.
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Buccaneers' Josh Hayes: Returning to action Sunday
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Hayes (concussion) isn't among the Buccaneers' inactives for Sunday's clash with San Francisco, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Hayes missed Week 10 against Tennessee while working his way through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but he'll be back on the field Sunday to face San Francisco. The rookie has yet to see any work on defense this season, logging all 151 of his snaps on special teams.
