Jaguars Designate CB D.J. Hayden To Return From Injured Reserve

The Jaguars announced Thursday they have designated CB D.J. Hayden to return from injured reserve, per John Reid.

This opens a three-week window for Hayden to practice with the team before Jacksonville has to add him to the active roster. 

Hayden, 30, was taken with the No. 12 overall pick back in 2013. He played out the final year of his rookie contract, but the Raiders declined to pick up his fifth-year option. 

Hayden later signed a one-year deal worth up to $5.25 million with the Lions in 2017 before agreeing to a three-year, $19 million contract with $9.5 million guaranteed the following year. 

In 2020, Hayden has appeared in four games for the Jaguars and recorded 13 tackles, no sacks or interceptions and one pass defended.