Casey Hayward

Chargers land free agent cornerback Casey Hayward

The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with cornerback Casey Hayward, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, on a three-year, $15.3 million contract with $6.8 million guaranteed.

What It Means:

The top cornerback left on the free agent market, Hayward should get an opportunity to be a full-time player in San Diego after focusing on slot corner in Green Bay. Turning 27 in September, Hayward logged a career-high 65 tackles with seven pass breakups. He'll likely play left corner opposite Jason Verrett in base packages and man the slot in San Diego's "sub" defense.

The Chargers finished 2015 ranked 21st in Adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points per play.