The Chargers made their move to release cornerback Casey Hayward official on Saturday after five seasons with the team.
After originally getting in 2016, Hayward was a key piece in the secondary during his time in the blue and gold.
However, injuries hampered him in 2020 and after the coaching change, Hayward’s time with Los Angeles was up.
Shortly after the news broke, fans saw it coming, but they still made sure to pay homage to the 32-year old while others are pitching the idea of their team to sign him.
Casey Hayward joined the #Chargers in 2016 looking to prove he could do more than just be a slot corner. Five years later, Hayward flourished as one of the best outside corners in the game with two Pro Bowl appearances. The team is going to miss his leadership and presence
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) March 13, 2021
I’d rather Casey Hayward than AJ Boyue, I’ll say that much.
But still neither are game changers or players the Raiders should break the bank for.
— CJ (@CJE_NFL) March 13, 2021
#Chargers releasing veteran CB Casey Hayward, that frees up $9.7M in available cap ($2M dead money), per OverTheCap
A fan-favorite and one of the best Free Agents signings by the Chargers this decade. Just a unfortunate salary cap causality.. He will be missed 💔 pic.twitter.com/tKZzIoEx4B
— ᴄʜʀɢᴇʀʜʏᴘᴇ (@ChargersHype) March 13, 2021
A couple of seasons ago, I was sending about 63 tweets a day about how Casey Hayward was the best corner in the league. It’s been a dramatic fall but was really cool to see him rise to the top when he came to the team. Hopefully he gets a chance with another team.
— Thomas (@chargers_uk) March 13, 2021
🚨WOW🚨#Chargers are releasing CB Casey Hayward
Thank you for everything Casey❗️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/PLaemk4vW3
— Chargers Nation (@ChargNationLAX) March 13, 2021
1. Casey Hayward is one of my all time favorite players I’ve ever covered. He’s got a lot left in the tank.
2. I have zero skin in the game and no need to sugarcoat anything, but I pretty much trust any decision Tom Telesco makes. Excited to see his plan over next few weeks.
— Ricky Henne (@RickyHenne) March 13, 2021
Casey Hayward is back on Packers fans minds 🤔
— 31 (@SmashAmos) March 13, 2021
Casey Hayward makes a ton of sense for the Raiders. Gus Bradley heading to Las Vegas, and Heyward fit that Cover 3 scheme wonderfully for the Chargers.
Also, LV desperately needs help in the secondary.
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) March 13, 2021
Casey Hayward would do great things on the 9ers.
— Alex (@FriscoFaithful8) March 13, 2021
