NATE HAIRSTON NEWS

Signs contract Hairston (undisclosed) has signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Hairston was placed on the practice squad injury list on Dec. 28 with an undisclosed injury, but his reserve/future contract signing indicates the issue is not serious. He will now set his sights on making an impression with the club during the 2023 offseason.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits practice squad injured list Hairston (undisclosed) was moved to the Cardinals' practice squad injured list Wednesday, Donnie Druin of SI.com reports.

Impact Hairston had been elevated from the practice squad for each of Arizona's previous two contests, logging three defensive snaps and 17 special-teams snaps against Denver in Week 15 and playing all 17 of his snaps on special teams in Week 16. The nature of Hairston's issue is unclear, though he was seen heading to the locker room with an apparent injury during Arizona's Christmas Day loss to Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears physical examination Hairston was removed from the Vikings' active/non-football injury list Monday.

Impact Hairston made a relatively quick return from the active/NFI list after he was considered day-to-day while dealing with a banged-up lower ankle during last week's practices. The 2017 fifth-round pick landed with the fourth team of his NFL career when he signed a one-year contract with Minnesota in March, and he likely will need to carve out a role on special teams in order to make the squad's final 53-man roster.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Hairston is day-to-day with an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell provided clarity to Hairston's status Thursday, explaining that the cornerback is day-to-day with a banged up lower ankle. Hairston is on the active/non-football injury list, but Thursday's news makes it seem like he'll be back at practice soon.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Starts camp on NFI list Hairston (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Impact Hairston will be sidelined as the Vikings begin training camp. Once healthy, the 28-year-old cornerback will compete for a depth spot in Minnesota's secondary.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings place CB Nate Hairston on non-football injury list Minnesota dubs Irv Smith Jr., Johnny Mundt, Ihmir Smith-Marsette ready for training camp

JULY 26, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

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MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets opportunity with Minnesota Hairston signed with the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Hairston provides depth in Minnesota's secondary after spending the 2021 season in Denver. He served primarily on special teams with the Broncos, though he also has started 18 games across five professional campaigns and recorded two career interceptions.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings add ex-Dolphin Jesse Davis in search for interior OL

The Minnesota Vikings have signed three free agents including former Miami offensive lineman Jesse Davis in their attempt to upgrade the interior blocking

MARCH 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Vikings Officially Sign OL Jesse Davis and CBs Nate Hairston, Tye Smith Davis signed a one-year, $3 million deal and could compete for the starting right guard spot.

MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Guard Jesse Davis, cornerback Nate Hairston signed by Vikings Former Dolphins guard Jesse Davis and Broncos cornerback Nate Hairston are the newest members of the team.

MARCH 28, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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MARCH 28, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Photos: CB Nate Hairston View photos of new Vikings CB Nate Hairston who joined the team during free agency.

MARCH 28, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Guard Jesse Davis, cornerback Nate Hairston making free-agent visits to Vikings Former Dolphins guard Jesse Davis and Broncos cornerback Nate Hairston could sign with the team following their visits to the team facility...

MARCH 28, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mile High Morning: Justin Simmons, Nate Hairston pen Denver Post op-ed on child incarceration Together, the two defensive backs urged the state to prohibit arresting children 12 years old and younger in cases excluding homicide.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Activated from COVID list Hairston (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact Hairston missed the season finale while on the COVID-19 list but is now clear of the league protocols. He had nine tackles (six solo) and four passes defensed while primarily playing special teams across 16 games this season, and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters COVID protocols Hairston (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hairston was initially listed as questionable for Saturday against the Chiefs due to a non-COVID illness. With Hairston, Ronald Darby (shoulder) and Patrick Surtain (calf) all out Saturday against the Chiefs, the Broncos' secondary will be light on depth.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos activate specialists McManus, Martin off virus list

The Denver Broncos activated kicker Brandon McManus and punter Sam Martin off the reserve/COVID-19 list 24 hours before their season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs

JANUARY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable for Week 18 Hairston (illness) is questionable to play in Week 18 versus the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Impact Hairston has been inactive for both of the Broncos' practices to open the week while dealing with a non-COVID illness, causing him to be considered questionable for Saturday's season finale. The cornerback still has Friday to prove his health, but if he's a no-go this weekend, Michael Ojemudia could be one of the beneficiaries when it comes to snap counts on the defense.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Hairston ready to take over at nickel back for Broncos with Bryce Callahan on injured reserve A former fifth-round pick by the Colts, Hairston was the Colts’ starting nickel as a rookie in 2017, with an interception and five passes de...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Promoted by Broncos Hairston was promoted to the Broncos' active roster Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Hairston was signed to the team's practice squad but had been elevated for the Week 1 matchup against the Giants. He played exclusively on special teams in that contest and could remain in a similar role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos place starters Jerry Jeudy, Ronald Darby on IR

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Re-signs with Broncos Hairston will re-sign with Denver on Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Hairston was released earlier this week in a procedural move, but he'll quickly return to the fold. Hairston made his Broncos debut during Week 15 of last season, playing 16 defensive snaps and five on special teams.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Denver The Broncos released Hairston on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hairston appeared in five total games between the Broncos and Jets last season. He's now free to search for a depth role elsewhere in the league.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE