The Arizona Cardinals release inside linebacker Gerald Hayes

The Arizona Cardinals have released 30-year old inside linebacker Gerald Hayes.  Hayes played in 6 games for the Cardinals last year and he had 33 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 tackles for a loss and 1 pass defensed.  He played in 94 games in his seven years with the Cardinals and he had 428 tackles, 26 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries, he defensed 14 passes and he also had 4 interceptions (one returned for a TD).  The Cardinals should be able to replace Hayes in free agency.