Miami Dolphins

William Hayes returning to Miami Dolphins on one-year deal

Published Mar. 22, 2018 11:49 a.m. ET

William Hayes played in 10 games with the Miami Dolphins in 2017 before being placed on injured reserve because of a back injury.

MIAMI (AP) -- Defensive end William Hayes has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins.

Hayes, acquired by Miami in a trade a year ago, played in 10 games as a backup in 2017 before being placed on injured reserve because of a back injury. He was the Dolphins' most effective run-stopping end.

Hayes is part of perhaps the deepest unit on the Dolphins' roster. Their other defensive ends include Cameron Wake, Andre Branch, Charles Harris and newly acquired Robert Quinn.