Some had predicted the "huge player...hard worker and tough competitor... lumbering tight end"[1] would be a late round selection while receiving comparisons to Ben Utecht.

Behind David Martin and Anthony Fasano at tight end, Haynos had a reserve role most of the season.

Starting eight games, he split most of the tight end production with Fasano as quarterback Chad Henne became starter in week 4.

After making a first down catch during the third preseason game versus the Atlanta Falcons, Haynos was helped up and carried off the field onto a waiting cart.

Joey Haynos was the first NFL athlete to have his number called in Spanish after he was penalized for a false start.