Chargers CB Casey Hayward leaves team after brother’s death

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) has been released by the team. (Ron Jenkins/AP)

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward has left the team to be with his family after his brother’s death in a car accident.

Coach Anthony Lynn says he doesn’t know whether Hayward will return for Sunday’s game against Cleveland.

Jecaives Hayward was killed Monday in Macon, Georgia.

Casey Hayward is a key defensive player for the Chargers (5-6), who are on a roll after a 0-4 start. He has started all 11 games and made four interceptions and 30 tackles.

Hayward joined the Chargers in 2016 after four seasons with Green Bay.

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