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Kelvin Hayden, Chicago Bears agree to one-year contract

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year contract with veteran cornerback Kelvin Hayden on Tuesday.

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Hayden made two starts and played in 16 games last season for Chicago and led the league with four opponent fumble recoveries. He also recorded 40 tackles and an interception to go with three special-teams stops.

The 6-foot, 195-pound Hayden has started 49 of 101 games played for the Indianapolis Colts (2005-10), Atlanta Falcons (2011) and Chicago Bears (2012). He has 345 tackles, 12 interceptions and three return touchdowns in his career.

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