KJ Hamler - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Released by Buffalo The Bills released Hamler on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Hamler suited up for all three preseason games and caught five passes for 79 yards and one touchdown on six targets during the exhibitions. It still wasn't enough to win a job in a crowded Bills receiver room.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buechele locates Hamler deep for 30-yard connection Buffalo Bills quarterback Shane Buechele completes a 30-yard pass to wide receiver KJ Hamler.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • NFL.COM

Shane Buechele locates KJ Hamler deep for 30-yard connection Buffalo Bills quarterback Shane Buechele completes a 30-yard pass to wide receiver KJ Hamler.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Broncos draft bust might finally be figuring it out on another team Former Denver Broncos second-round pick KJ Hamler might finally be healthy and putting things together in the 2025 season on another AFC con...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Can't-Miss Play: 39-yard TD! KJ Hamler's speed gashes Giants defense on fourth-down Buffalo Bills wide receiver KJ Hamler's speed on a 39-yard TD gashes New York Giants defense on fourth-down.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills Camp Highlight: 'Mad' Max Hairston reaches out to make pass break up Rookie CB Maxwell Hairston showcases his speed on Day 1 of Bills Training Camp by swooping in to record a pass breakup in coverage against W...

JULY 23, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Remains in Buffalo The Bills signed Hamler to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Hamler, a 2020 second-round pick from Penn State, failed to make the Bills' active roster in late August but remained in Buffalo with the practice squad. His most recent in-game NFL action came with the Broncos in 2022, catching seven of his 14 targets for 165 yards across seven appearances. With Hamler sticking around in Buffalo, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the team's wide receiver corps throughout the offseason.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Hamler reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday.

Impact Hamler was elevated prior to Sunday's win over the Colts but ended up being inactive despite Keon Coleman (wrist) and Amari Cooper (wrist) both being out. Hamler will now wait for his next to be called up to play.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 10 Hamler (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.

Impact Hamler was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but he won't play Sunday despite the fact that both Keon Coleman (wrist) and Amari Cooper (wrist) will be sidelined. Buffalo also elevated Tyrell Shavers on Saturday and signed Jalen Virgil to the active roster Friday, and both wideouts will be active for Sunday's matchup. Hamler hasn't yet been active for a game this season and hasn't logged an NFL snap since 2022, when he was with Denver.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of trip to Indy Hamler was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact With Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out for Sunday and Amari Cooper a question mark due to a wrist injury of his own, the Bills have now brought up three receivers -- Hamler, Jalen Virgil and Tyrell Shavers -- as reinforcements for Sunday's game at Indianapolis. While veterans Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel would all pick up the slack if Cooper sits out a second straight game, there's a very real chance a Cooper absence could result in one of the aforementioned three call-ups seeing meaningful action during the game against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking around via practice squad The Bills are slated to re-sign Hamler via the practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hamler spent the offseason competing for a depth role in Buffalo's wide receiver room, and though he didn't make the team's initial 53-man roster, he will get a chance to continue his development via the practice squad. As a player also capable of contributing at running back and on special teams, Hamler's versatility will give him easier opportunities for elevation to the active roster during the regular season.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Cutdown Moves: Steveson, KJ Hamler, WR Cut from 53-Man Roster The Bills dropped three more players Tuesday, one of which was a former gold medalist in the Olympic Games.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bills Cutdown Moves: Steveson, KJ Hamler, WR Cut from 53-Man Roster The Bills dropped three more players Tuesday, one of which was a former gold medalist in the Olympic Games.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Set to be waived The Bills are waiving Hamler, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hamler, who had been competing for a depth WR/return role with the Bills, also got some reps in at RB during the team's preseason finale. While the 2020 second-rounder isn't going to be on Buffalo's initial roster, Hamler shouldn't be without a roster or practice squad spot for long.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be waived The Bills are waiving Hamler, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hamler, who had been competing for a depth wideout role with the Bills, also got some reps in at RB during the team's preseason finale. While the 2020 second-rounder isn't going to be on Buffalo's initial roster, Hamler shouldn't be without a roster or practice squad spot for long.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rushing TD in preseason loss Hamler rushed three times for 21 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 31-26 preseason loss to the Panthers.

Impact Hamler got some reps at running back after Frank Gore (knee) and Darrynton Evans (hamstring) exited Saturday's game, while top three running backs James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson were resting Saturday. The former Broncos wide receiver filled in admirably, breaking off an 18-yard gain on the ground and running in a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The ability to fill in at running back is another feather in the cap for the versatile Hamler, who also contributes on special teams as a return man. That versatility should help Hamler secure a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Cardinals

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Hamler lines up at RB before his first preseason TD with Bills | Bills vs. Panthers | 2024 Preseason Buffalo Bills wide receiver KJ Hamler scores on a 1-yard rushing touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

KJ Hamler's speed burst sparks eye-opening 18-yard run and near-TD | Bills vs. Panthers | 2024 Preseason Buffalo Bills wide receiver KJ Hamler shows off his moves on the ground with an 18-yard run against the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Former Penn State star KJ Hamler set to join his third NFL team Medical issues have drastically impacted the NFL career of former Penn State star KJ Hamler. However, a fresh opportunity awaits the speedy...

JANUARY 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bills Sign Ex-Broncos WR KJ Hamler to Futures Deal Hamler spent the 2023 campaign on the Colts practice squad.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Bills Sign Ex-Broncos WR KJ Hamler to Futures Deal Hamler spent the 2023 campaign on the Colts practice squad.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Why Tim Patrick's injury lifts Chargers over Broncos in AFC West | THE HERD

AUGUST 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Broncos lose Tim Patrick to leg injury, fellow WR KJ Hamler to heart issue Patrick could be out for the season with an Achilles' tear, and Hamler will miss at least a few weeks after chest pains led to a diagnosis o...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

KJ Hamler, Denver Broncos, Wide Receiver KJ Hamler is a Wide Receiver from Farmington, MI.

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Broncos WR KJ Hamler Expects to be Cleared for Training Camp Hamler underwent pectoral surgery earlier this offseason.

JUNE 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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