DAVIE, Fla. | Miami Dolphins defensive end William Hayes has been placed on injured reserve because of a back injury.

Hayes, a 10-year veteran, played in 10 games off the bench this season. He made 19 tackles and was the Dolphins’ most effective run-stopping end.

Miami acquired Hayes in March in a trade with the Rams that also involved low draft picks.

The Dolphins play the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Courtney Oakes is Sports Editor and photographer with Sentinel Colorado. A Denver East High School and University of Colorado alum. He came to the Sentinel in 2001 and since then has received a number...