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Nick Hayden | Defensive Lineman

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age / DOB:  (27) / 2/4/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 292
College: Wisconsin
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Cowboys signed DT Nick Hayden to a reserve/future contract.
A sixth-round pick of the Panthers in 2008, Hayden has made 13 career starts and profiles as offseason depth for a Dallas team transitioning from a 3-4 to 4-3 defensive scheme. In the 4-3, Hayden is a defensive tackle. Feb 11 - 5:04 PM

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Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

Bengals signed DT Nick Hayden.

Hayden started 10 games for the Panthers last season, ending up with 31 tackles and one sack. He'll fill the roster spot vacated by Pat Sims (injured reserve, ankle).
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 11:51:00 AM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

Panthers DT Nick Hayden suffered a concussion in the first half of Thursday's Week 16 game and was replaced by Andre Nesblett and Corvey Irvin.

Though we would never root for someone to get hurt, Hayden has been lackluster at best for the Panthers. On the other hand, Nesblett has been impressive against two of the league's better running attacks, Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Look for him to get the nod in Week 17 if Hayden is ruled out.
Related: Andre Neblett, Corvey Irvin
Source: Charlotte Observer
Sat, Dec 25, 2010 09:21:00 AM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

According to Panthers beat writer Steve Reed, Nick Hayden will once again start over Ed Johnson at defensive tackle.

Hayden held his own against Steven Jackson in Week 8, and has a great chance to continue his solid play as the Panthers take on the Saints and their lackluster running attack in Week 9.
Source: Steve Reed on Twitter
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 12:38:00 PM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

Panthers DT Nick Hayden started over Ed Johnson in Week 8.

"It was one of those situations where nobody was necessarily kind of standing out, but that we tried to get a little different mix in there and give Nick a chance to stand up and do something," DC Ron Meeks said. Hayden didn't register a tackle but did help to limit Steven Jackson to 59 yards.
Related: Ed Johnson
Source: CarolinaGrowl.com
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 10:18:00 AM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

The Panthers have been giving more reps to Marlon Favorite rather than keeping Nick Hayden at first team defensive tackle.

The Panthers are awfully thin at this spot on defense. It's been hard to find a replacement within for injured Ma'ake Kemoeatu. Hayden struggled against New York on Monday and they feel Favorite will better help against the run.
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 09:32:00 AM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

The Panthers are giving second-year player Nick Hayden first-team reps at nose tackle as they attempt to replace Ma'ake Kemoeatu.

The size drop-off (Kemoeatu is 6'5/345 to Hayden's 6'4/292) is spectacular. Coordinator Ron Meeks admits that the Panthers will have to change their scheme to atone for Kemo's loss. They're going to field a poor run defense.
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Tue, Aug 4, 2009 05:54:00 PM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

Panthers re-signed exclusive rights free agent DT Nick Hayden.

Hayden will get a $310K salary if he makes the 53-man roster. A smallish try-hard prospect, Hayden projects as only a long-term situational reserve.
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Tue, Mar 31, 2009 12:40:00 PM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

Panthers activated DT Nick Hayden off the practice squad.

The sixth-round pick will provide depth with Maake Kemoeatu hurt for the Panthers.
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 07:15:00 PM
Nick Hayden - DL - Cowboys

Panthers signed sixth-round DT Nick Hayden to an undisclosed contract.

Hayden is a plugger from Wisconsin who may need to bulk up to have a long career. He has a good chance to make Carolina's roster because they are thin at tackle.
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Thu, Jul 10, 2008 04:25:00 PM

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