Tae Hayes, cornerback of the New York Jets, is in trouble with the authorities. According to several media reports, he was briefly taken into custody for possession of marijuana. The team is also speaking out

As reported by the “New York Post”, among others, citing the responsible Sheriff’s County, NFL star Tae Hayes was briefly arrested on Sunday morning.

The reason: the cornerback was caught with marijuana in Alabama and is facing charges. No information was released about the quantity.

After posting bail in the amount of 300 US dollars, Hayes, who played one game for the “Gang Green” last season, was released. He is said to have been in custody for around an hour and a half.

The Jets issued the following statement to the NY Post: “We are aware of the situation and are refraining from further comment as this is an ongoing legal matter.”

Hayes and the Jets still have around two months until the first preseason game of the new season, when they face the Washington Commanders. The first game of the regular season will take place less than a month later with a visit to San Francisco.