The Los Angeles Chargers had one of the best pass defenses in the National Football League in 2017 and Pro Bowl cornerback Casey Hayward was a big reason why. The Chargers signed the then-26-year-old to a three-year deal during the 2016 offseason. 2018 was the final year left on that deal and the Tom Telesco apparently was not prepared to let his star player reach free agency next year as he inked him to a three-year extension. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported via Twitter:
The #Chargers are signing standout CB Casey Hayward to a 3-year extension, source said, worth $36M.