(4/5/2012) The Bears passed on the chance to sign cornerback Kelvin Hayden last season, and he inked with the Falcons instead. This time, the Bears didn't pass, signing him to a one-year deal.
Hayden placed on IR
(12/28/2011) Atlanta moved DB Kelvin Hayden (toe) and LB Mike Peterson (undisclosed) to injured reserve on Tuesday. Hayden was signed by the Falcons as a free agent before the start of the season and suffered a dislocated toe in Week 11 against Tennessee.
Hayden injures leg in Week 11
(11/20/2011) DB Kelvin Hayden injured his right foot/leg in the second quarter of Atlanta’s game against Tennessee on Sunday and was helped from the field. Moments later Hayden was carted off to the locker room. Hayden is Atlanta’s nickel back and has two interceptions this season.
Hayden steps up vs. former team
(11/6/2011) Falcons DB Kelvin Hayden, who spent his first six seasons with the Colts, came up big against them Week 9 at Indianapolis. Not only did he record a season-high seven tackles, including five solo, but he also recorded his second interception in a Falcons uniform.
Report: Hayden picked up by Falcons
(8/31/2011) NFL Network reports that the Falcons have agreed to terms with DB Kelvin Hayden. Hayden had been released by the Colts in late July.
Report: Hayden released
(7/30/2011) According to NFL.com, Indianapolis informed DB Kelvin Hayden on Saturday that he is being released. Hayden was due approximately $9 million in base salary in 2011. The Colts will save approximately $1 million against the cap with the move.
Hayden placed on IR
(1/8/2011) The Colts have placed DB Kelvin Hayden on the injured reserve because of an ongoing neck issue. He missed the last five games with the injury and he was not expected to play in the Wild Card game against the Jets.
Hayden out for Sunday
(1/2/2011) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) is among the teams inactives for the Week 17 game against the Titans. He was not able to practice all week with the issue, and was originally listed as questionable.
Hayden unlikely for Week 17
(12/31/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) did not practice all week and is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Titans. He has not played since Week 12, missing the last four games.
Hayden inactive vs. Raiders
(12/26/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden was listed among the inactives for Week 16 against the Raiders. He missed his third straight game with a neck injury.
Hayden out for Week 16
(12/26/2010) The Indianapolis Colts will be missing three defensive starters Sunday against Oakland. Team spokesman Craig Kelley says cornerback Kelvin Hayden, linebacker Clint Session, defensive tackle Daniel Muir and backup running back Mike Hart did not make the trip. Session hasn't played since Nov. 1 because of a broken right forearm and dislocated right elbow. Hayden will miss his third straight game with a neck injury. Muir is sitting out with a chest injury, meaning the Colts will be without their best run-stuffer against Darren McFadden and Michael Bush.
Hayden sits on Friday
(12/24/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) was unable to practice on Friday and has been listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Raiders. Hayden has missed the last three games with a neck injury.
Hayden still out for Colts
(12/19/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) remained out of action for Week 15 against the Jaguars. Hayden was hoping to make his return against Jacksonville, but it did not happen and the Colts listed him as inactive for the game.
Hayden should return Week 15
(12/17/2010) Colts CB Kelvin Hayden (neck) is set to return to the lineup Sunday in the Week 15 game against the Jaguars after missing the last two games with the issue. He practiced in full participation all week and is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Hayden should return vs. Jags
(12/13/2010) Fresh off last week's road win over AFC South rival Tennessee, the Colts are back at practice with another divisional showdown coming up. The Colts will host division-leading Jacksonville on Sunday. There is a chance that Indianapolis could get a few of its injured players back for the game. CB Kelvin Hayden expects to play against Jacksonville after missing the Titans game with a pinched nerve in his neck.
Hayden inactive again
(12/9/2010) As expected, Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) missed the Week 14 game against the Titans. He was listed among the team's inactives and will miss his second straight game.
Hayden to miss Thursday
(12/8/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden will miss his second straight game after being ruled out of the Week 14 game against the Titans with a neck injury. He practiced in full participation on Tuesday, but missed the Monday and Wednesday sessions.
Hayden unable to go on Sunday
(12/5/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden, who was limited in practice by a neck injury leading up to the game, was inactive for Week 13 against the Cowboys.
Hayden questionable for Sunday
(12/3/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) is listed as questionable heading into the Week 13 game against the Cowboys. He missed practice all week with the injury he suffered late in last week's loss to the Chargers while making a tackle.
Hayden racks up five, bum shoulder?
(11/29/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden registered five solo tackles in the Week 12 loss to the Chargers. He made a tackle late in the fourth quarter and appeared to be favoring his shoulder.
Five more tackles for Hayden
(11/22/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden continued to rack up tackles in Week 11 against the Patriots. He recorded two solo and assisted on three more, finishing with five total, in the 31-28 loss.
Hayden officially ruled active
(11/21/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) has officially been ruled active for Week 11 against the Patriots. Hayden was able to practice in full on Friday after taking limited reps on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hayden returns to full practice
(11/19/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) is listed as questionable for Week 11 at New England. Hayden did return to a full practice Friday after limited reps Thursday.
Another pick-six for Hayden
(11/14/2010) After intercepting a Matt Schaub pass and returning it for a touchdown in Week 8, Colts DB Kelvin Hayden picked-off Carson Palmer and found the end zone 31 yards later in the Week 10 win over the Bengals. He also led the team with nine tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss.
Pick-six for Hayden in Week 8
(11/2/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden recorded his first interception of the year in Week 8 against the Texans and did so in grand style. He picked off QB Matt Schaub in the second quarter when he jumped in front of WR Kevin Walter and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. Hayden also had five tackles, including one for a loss, in the 30-17 win.
(10/18/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden was able to register a tackle for loss in the Week 6 win over the Redskins. He made six tackles (four solo) on the night.
Hayden was almost a hero
(10/4/2010) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden broke on an off David Garrard pass on Sunday and had nothing but green grass in front of him. Jaguars WR Tiquan Underwood made a nice play to swat it out of his hands at the last second, which enabled Jacksonville to kick the game-winning field goal in Week 4. Hayden had one tackle on the day.
Hayden has big game
(9/27/2010) Colts WR Kelvin Hayden had a big game in Week 3 against the Broncos. Hayden led the team in tackles with 10, all solo and was credited with a pass defended and a forced fumble in the 27-13 victory.
Freeney, Hayden back at practice
(12/3/2009) Colts DE Dwight Freeney returned to practice Thursday and CB Kelvin Hayden worked out for the second straight day, meaning both could play Sunday against Tennessee. Freeney missed last week's game with an abdominal injury. Hayden has missed four straight games with a knee injury.
Hayden could return against Titans
(11/30/2009) Colts CB Kelvin Hayden, who has been out the last four games with a knee injury, worked out before the Houston game and could return in Week 13 against Tennessee, coach Jim Caldwell said Monday.
(11/6/2009) Colts CB Kelvin Hayden, who missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a knee injury, likely will be out 3-to-4 weeks with that knee injury. He missed three games earlier this season with a hamstring injury before returning for the last two games.
Hayden has knee injury
(11/1/2009) Colts CB Kelvin Hayden left in the third quarter Sunday against the Colts with a knee injury.
Hayden picks off Bulger in rout
(10/25/2009) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden picked off Rams QB Marc Bulger in a Week 7 rout of St. Louis.
Hayden to return Week 7
(10/22/2009) Starting cornerback Kelvin Hayden, who missed the last three games with a left hamstring injury, is expected to return Week 7 at St. Louis.
(9/26/2009) MLB Gary Brackett and DB Kelvin Hayden did not travel with the Colts to Arizona where they will play the Cardinals on Sunday night. Brackett injured his left knee late in last Sunday's victory at Miami. Hayden hurt his hamstring. Both were held out of practice this week. Freddy Keiaho likely will replace Brackett, the defensive captain, in the starting lineup. It's uncertain who will replace Hayden for the Colts in the secondary.
Colts hurting on defense
(9/24/2009) Colts MLB Gary Brackett, the defensive captain, hasn't practiced this week after hurting his left knee late in Monday's game at Miami. OLB Clint Session sat out Wednesday with an injured left ankle. The Colts' injury report said he was a full participant in Thursday's workout, though he's not sure whether he'll play at Arizona. If Brackett and Session can't go Sunday, veteran Freddy Keiaho will likely play in the middle and Philip Wheeler will likely replace Session on the outside. CB Kelvin Hayden, who signed a $43 million contract in February, didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after hurting his hamstring late in the Miami game, and Indy's other cornerback, Marlin Jackson, has been limited primarily to nickel package duty as he recovers from two surgeries on his right knee since last October. Also out is Bob Sanders, the 2007 NFL defensive player of the year, who had offseason surgery on his right knee.
(8/31/2009) Colts CB Kelvin Hayden returned to practice on Monday. A starter the past two seasons, he has missed the first three preseason games with a hamstring injury.
Colts defenders, kicker to sit out
(8/19/2009) The Indianapolis Colts will hold six starters out of Thursday night's preseason game against Philadelphia. Two of the starters, former NFL defensive player of the year Bob Sanders and kicker Adam Vinatieri, have not yet practiced. Safety Antoine Bethea and defensive back Raheem Brock will not play because each has a broken hand. Cornerback Kelvin Hayden is out with a hamstring injury, and defensive end Robert Mathis is out with a bruised thigh.
Report: Colts' Hayden gets new deal
(2/19/2009)Kelvin Hayden agreed to a five-year deal worth $43 million Wednesday night, hours before the Colts were prepared to use the franchise tag to prevent him from hitting the free-agent market, The Indianapolis Star reported on its Web site. Hayden intercepted three passes each of the past two seasons but is best remembered for his acrobatic interception in the Super Bowl, which he returned for a touchdown to seal the victory over Chicago. Late last week, however, Polian said the Colts likely would use the franchise tag if they couldn't reach a deal before Thursday's deadline. That would have cost the Colts about $9.9 million and would have pinched Indianapolis' salary cap situation more than it already is.
(12/14/2008) Indianapolis DB Kelvin Hayden recorded six tackles and forced a fumble in Week 15's win over the Detroit Lions.
Hayden has 2 picks and TD
(12/7/2008) Indianapolis DB Kelvin Hayden had a heck of a Week 14 game against the Bengals. Hayden made four tackles in the game and intercepted two Ryan Fitzpatrick passes. The second interception went for an 85-yard touchdown return and knocked Fitzpatrick out of the game.
Hayden expected back for Colts
(11/21/2008) Colts coach Tony Dungy said Friday there's a good chance cornerback Kelvin Hayden will return to the starting lineup for Sunday night's game at San Diego. Hayden has missed the past six games after undergoing knee surgery. He also has been nursing a sore hamstring since being cleared to work out three weeks ago. "I think Kelvin will be ready to go," Dungy said. "He went through practice (Thursday and Friday) and seemed to do fine."
Six Colts defenders miss practice
(11/19/2008) Six defensive starters missed Wednesday's practice for the Colts. Among those not participating were DB Bob Sanders (knee), last season's defensive player of the year, DL Robert Mathis (toe) LB Gary Brackett (quadriceps), DL Dwight Freeney (not injury related) and DB Tim Jennings (not injury related). Also, DB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) might be ready to go for the first time since Oct. 5.
Hayden could start practicing
(11/18/2008)The Sports Xchange notes that Colts CB Kelvin Hayden might be able to see some practice time this week. Hayden has been inactive for the past six games due to knee surgery and a strained hamstring. He might be cleared to play at San Diego this week if he is able to get enough practice.
(11/8/2008) Indianapolis cornerback Kelvin Hayden will be inactive for the fifth straight game when the Colts travel to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Hayden started the first four games but has not played since Oct. 5 against Houston, when he injured his knee. He was expected to return last week but hurt his hamstring.
(10/8/2008) The Indianapolis Colts' injury problems aren't going away. Coach Tony Dungy said Wednesday that starting cornerback Kelvin Hayden won't play against Baltimore on Sunday because of a left knee injury. Dungy didn't provide any additional details and wouldn't speculate how long Hayden could be out. "Tim Jennings will end up playing in Kelvin's spot and Dante Hughes will be the nickel back," Dungy said.
Hayden has MRI on injured knee
(10/7/2008) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden suffered a knee injury during Week 5's win against the Texans. Hayden had an MRI on his left knee Monday. "The field was not the greatest," Hayden said. "It had a couple of holes and I stepped in one and my knee kind of buckled."
(8/16/2008) Indianapolis DB Kelvin Hayden may have been listed as questionable for Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons but he played. And he was huge. Hayden recorded four total tackles and also intercepted a pass and returned 67 yards for a touchdown.
Hayden goes down with heel injury
(8/14/2008)Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden bruised his right heel during Thursday afternoon's practice, the latest starter to join Indianapolis' growing injury list. He was hurt late in the afternoon session and was taken into the locker room with his right foot wrapped in ice. "I don't think it's too serious," coach Tony Dungy said. "He was a lot better at the end of practice."
Hayden has career season
(1/31/2008) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden started every game in 2007 for the first time in his career. He set career highs with 83 tackles (71 solo) and three interceptions. He also added two forced fumbles.
Hayden has three tackles
(12/23/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden had three tackles Sunday against the Texans.
K. Hayden grabs third interception
(12/10/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden pulled down his third interception of the season Week 14 at Baltimore. He also had four tackles.
Hayden good for pick in Week 12
(11/23/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden had an interception and two tackles Week 12 at Atlanta.
Hayden up to 61 tackles after Week 11
(11/18/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden had eight tackles -- six solo -- in Week 11 against the Chiefs, giving him 61 for the season.
Hayden has five tackles
(10/28/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden had five tackles Sunday against Carolina.
Hayden gets eight tackles, pick
(10/23/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden had eight tackles and an interception of QB Quinn Gray in Week 7 at Jacksonville.
(9/30/2007) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden had five tackles Sunday against Denver.
Colts defenders lend a hand
(9/16/2007) Notable Colts defenders from Week 2 at Tennessee include: FS Bob Sanders (11 total tackles, 2.5 sacks), CB Kelvin Hayden (10 total tackles, one forced fumble), LB Gary Brackett (six total tackles, one-half sack) and DE Dwight Freeney (three solo tackles).
Colts deal with injuries
(12/29/2006) Colts DB Bob Sanders and newly acquired WR Ricky Proehl are likely to miss the Colts regular season finale Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Also, kicker Adam Vinatieri missed Friday's practice, and his status for Sunday's game was uncertain. Sanders has played in four games this season, the last one three weeks ago. He is still recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in September. Proehl was added to the roster to an attempt to bolster the team's depth at wide receiver. But he has been bothered by a strained hamstring for the past two weeks. LB Rob Morris missed Friday's practice with a strained upper leg muscle, but Dungy expects him to play on Sunday. DB Marlin Jackson and LB Gilbert Gardner, who have been battling flu symptoms, both returned to practice Friday. DB Kelvin Hayden has been cleared to play after sustaining a concussion in practice Wednesday. TE Dallas Clark (knee) practiced for a third straight day and will see limited playing time Sunday.
DB Hayden questionable Week 17
(12/28/2006) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 17 vs. Miami.
Colts list Week 11 injuries
(11/15/2006) Colts DL Montae Reagor (head) is out, while WR Aaron Moorehead (back), LB Keith O' Neil (ankle), DB Matt Giordano (calf), DL Anthony McFarland (elbow), DB Tim Jennings (ankle), DB Kelvin Hayden (knee), TE Bryan Fletcher (ankle), LB Gary Brackett (hamstring) and DB Bob Sanders (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 11 at Dallas.
Sanders, Stokley hope to return
(11/14/2006) Colts coach Tony Dungy said the decision to not play safety Bob Sanders (knee) Sunday against Buffalo went down to the last couple of hours before kickoff. If Sanders is able to practice twice this week, the coach expects him to play against Dallas, and Dungy said the same of wide receiver Brandon Stokley (knee). Sanders has missed six of the past seven games, Stokley the past four. Dungy also said DB Kelvin Hayden (bruised knee) and TE Bryan Fletcher (ankle) were injured against Buffalo.
Colts' Hayden upgraded
(10/20/2006) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 7 vs. Washington.
Colts release Week 7 injury report
(10/18/2006) Colts DB Marlin Jackson (calf), LB Rocky Boiman (knee) LB Gilbert Gardner (thumb), DB Kelvin Hayden (ankle), DL Dan Klecko (low back), DL Ryan LaCasse (quad), WR Aaron Moorehead (back), DL Montae Reagor (knee), DL Darrell Reid (calf), DB T.J. Rushing (low back), DL Josh Thomas (ankle), TE Ben Utecht (low back) and WR Terrence Wilkins (concussion) are listed as questionable for Week 7 vs. Washington.
Colts secondary still hurting
(10/4/2006) Colts DB Nick Harper (groin), DB Bob Sanders (knee), DB Kelvin Hayden (ankle) and DB Marlin Jackson (concussion) are listed as questionable for Week 5 vs. Tennessee.
DB Hayden to start for Colts
(9/30/2006) According to ESPN.com, the Colts will use second-year DB Kelvin Hayden on Sunday to start in place of DB Nick Harper. DB Marlin Jackson was expected to start in place of Harper, but he was downgraded from doubtful to out for Week 4 on Saturday because of a concussion. Injuries to Harper, Jackson and DB Bob Sanders (ankle) means the Colts will be without the core of its defensive backfield. Mike Doss will again replace Sanders. He had nine tackles and one interception in his place last week. Rookie Tim Jennings, a second-round choice, will be used in nickel situations.
Ankle injury plagues Hayden
(9/29/2006) DB Kelvin Hayden (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 4 at N.Y. Jets. Earlier in the week he was listed on the injury report as having a groin problem.
Colts DBs all banged up
(9/27/2006) Colts DB Nick Harper (ankle), DB Tim Jennings (knee), DB Marlin Jackson (concussion) and DB Kelvin Hayden (groin) are listed as questionable for Week 4 at N.Y. Jets.
Colts name Week 3 inactives
(9/24/2006) Notable inactives for the Colts in Week 3 vs. Jacksonville include: PK Adam Vinatieri, FS Bob Sanders, CB Kelvin Hayden, RB De De Dorsey, LB Tyjuan Hagler, TE Ben Hartsock (who was placed on IR), WR Brandon Stokley, DE Josh Thomas and DT Corey Simon.
Colts D still banged up
(9/22/2006) The Colts have a handful of gametime decisions on the defensive side of the ball for Week 3 at Jacksonville. Defensive end Dwight Freeney (buttock), safety Bob Sanders (thigh) and cornerback Kelvin Hayden (groin) are gametime decisions, coach Tony Dungy said. Hayden was the only one to practice Friday. "I'm sure all those guys will try to go and try to convince me on Sunday morning," Dungy said. Defensive tackle Corey Simon (knee) and defensive end Josh Thomas (hip flexor) aren't expected to play.
Hayden added to injury report
(9/21/2006) Colts DB Kelvin Hayden (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 3 vs. Jacksonville.
Colts defensive players news
(9/11/2006) LB Gilbert Gardner (hand) had three solo tackles and two assists in Week 1 at N.Y. Giants. LB Rocky Boiman (back), DL Josh Thomas (hip), DB Michael Doss (calf), DB Kelvin Hayden (neck) and LB Keith O'Neil (back) were all able to play but they did not record any defensive statistics.
Colts upgrade a slew of players
(9/9/2006) The Colts have upgraded from questionable to probable the following players for Week 1: LB Rocky Boiman (back), LB Gary Brackett (knee), RB Kory Chapman (hamstring), DB Jason David (groin), LB Gilbert Gardner (hand), DB Kelvin Hayden (neck), DB Tim Jennings (ankle), LB Rob Morris (shoulder), LB Keith O'Neil (back) and DL Josh Thomas (hip).
