Falcons release veteran CB Casey Hayward

The Atlanta Falcons moved on from Casey Hayward after one season, releasing the veteran cornerback on Friday with a failed physical designation.

Hayward started six games for the Falcons in 2023 before suffering a shoulder injury in Week 6 that required season-ending surgery.

Hayward, 33, had one more season left on his deal. But Atlanta signed Mike Hughes and traded for former third overall draft pick Jeff Okudah over