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Chargers’ updated cap space after release of CB Casey Hayward

The Los Angeles Chargers are top-5 in salary cap space.

The Chargers made another move after releasing guard Trai Turner on Friday by letting go of cornerback Casey Hayward today.

Hayward is coming off one of his worst seasons yet and him not being a scheme fit for head coach Brandon Staley’s defense ultimately led to his release.

Releasing Hayward will save $9.5 million against the salary cap.

His release leaves Los Angeles with slightly north of $46 million in cap space, which would be the fourth-highest in the league.

L.A. is currently in great shape to re-sign some of their own like tight end Hunter Henry and cornerback Michael Davis, as well as reel in some of the top offensive linemen on the market.

Twitter reacts to Chargers releasing cornerback Casey Hayward

Fans were quick to react to the release of former Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward.

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

Report: Chargers release CB Casey Hayward

The Los Angeles Chargers are moving on from the veteran defender.

After releasing Trai Turner on Friday, the Chargers let go of another notable player the day after.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Los Angeles is releasing cornerback Casey Hayward after five seasons.

The move will save L.A. $9.75 million against the cap.

Hayward, 32, was touted as one the team’s best defenders heading into the 200 season after consistently performing at a high level the years prior.

However, Hayward wasn’t one that was able to be relied on every Sunday. This past season, he allowed 36 catches on 75 targets for 610 yards (16.9 yards per reception), arguably his worst production output yet.

Rather than letting him go into the final season of his contract, the new coaching staff felt like they were better off going with someone else who is a better scheme fit for their defense.

In five seasons, Hayward defended 66 passes and picked off 14. Along the way, he earned two trips to the Pro Bowl.