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Chargers sign Casey Hayward to contract extension; look to be more selective in free agency

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Chargers' first move of their offseason didn't have the team shopping the free-agent class. Instead, they looked internally to make a move with the future in mind.

They agreed with Pro Bowl cornerback Casey Hayward on a three-year contract extension, a deal worth $36 million with $20 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with the contract.

Hayward intercepted 11 passes in the last two seasons while becoming one of the top coverage players in the NFL.

Extending Hayward could be a signal of a

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