The former NFL linebacker recently entered hospice care, having fought liver disease for two years.
The Buccaneers selected Hayes with a sixth-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Florida State.
Tampa Bay released a statement on Hayes’ passing on Tuesday:
Hayes last played with the Jaguars in 2014. He also spent time with the Bears.
He was a 2007 All-ACC first team selection with Florida State.
