Chicago Bears
Kelvin Hayden - #24 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 195 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/23/1983 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, IL |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 28th pick by Colts |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Atlanta Falcons placed Hayden and linebacker Mike Peterson on injured reserve Tuesday night, ending the season for both veteran players.|||||||
Hayden, a nickel back, played in eight games, but not since helping the Falcons beat Tennessee in Week 11. A second-round draft pick by Indianapolis in 2005, Hayden spent six years with the Colts. He had two interceptions and 22 solo tackles this season.
Hayden is inactive for Saturday night's playoff game against the New York Jets after being placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.|||||||
Hayden, who signed a five-year, $43 million deal in 2009, last played Nov. 28 against San Diego. Though he missed five games, he still ranked fourth on the team with 61 tackles. He had two interceptions.
Hayden is out for Sunday's game against Tennessee.|||||||
Hayden has an injured neck.
Hayden is inactive for Sunday's game against Houston.|||||||
Hayden will try to return Dec. 6 against the Titans.
Hayden, who missed the last three games with a left hamstring injury, is expected to return this week to face St. Louis.|||||||
This will be a big boost to the Colts' secondary which is also expected to have safety Bob Sanders back, while corner Marlon Jackson remains out with a knee injury.