MECOLE HARDMAN NEWS

Chiefs place WR Mecole Hardman (knee) on IR The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury.Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told r...

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Goes to IR Hardman (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hardman suffered the knee injury during Friday's practice. There hasn't been any reports suggesting this could be a season-ending injury as of yet, but the Chiefs will be without their top return man until at minimum Week 18, if not longer.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after Friday's DNP Hardman (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Hardman suffered the injury Friday, per coach Andy Reid, leaving the wide receiver questionable for Sunday's game. If Hardman's unable to suit up, Carson Steele and Xavier Worthy are the top candidates to return kickoffs and punts, respectively.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury forces Friday DNP Hardman didn't practice Friday due to a knee injury, Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride reports.

Impact Hardman's knee "locked up on him," per coach Andy Reid. The special teams return man and depth wide receiver will likely carry an injury designation when the Chiefs release their injury report later Friday ahead of Sunday night's game against the Chargers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman injury update and status vs. the Broncos in Week 10 | Nov. 10, 2024 The Week 10 matchup for Mecole Hardman and the Kansas City Chiefs has them squaring off with the Denver Broncos at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, Nov...

NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Ready for Week 10 Hardman (shoulder/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing fully Friday.

Impact Hardman was limited both Wednesday and Thursday, but he's been cleared for Week 10 action after Friday's full session. With DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson also in the Chiefs' wideout mix, Hardman carries limited fantasy lineup upside ahead of Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Hardman (shoulder/knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hardman was injured in the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Bucs last Monday night, but he was able to return after getting examined in the locker room. Hardman has been serving as the Chiefs' No. 4 receiver in recent games with JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) still working his way back from injury.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

The unbeaten Chiefs welcome AFC West-rival Denver to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday

The unbeaten Chiefs welcome the AFC West-rival Broncos to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with injuries Hardman (shoulder/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Hardman exited the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers with a shoulder injury before later returning. It also now appears that the Georgia product is also dealing with a knee issue, likely sustained Monday night. Hardman's practice participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman on Week 9 Injury: 'Definitely Was Not Going to Try Sit Out for the Rest of that Game' | Press Conference Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman addressed the media on Wednesday ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

NOVEMBER 6 • CHIEFS.COM

Musters up 17 yards Hardman caught all three of his targets for 17 total yards in Monday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Buccaneers. He also returned one punt for 30 yards.

Impact Hardman served as the team's No. 4 wide receiver because JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) was inactive. The 2019 second-round pick has produced just nine receptions for 75 yards through the last four games.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6

Back in Monday night Hardman (shoulder) has returned to Monday night's game against the Buccaneers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact The punt and kick returner injured his shoulder in the first quarter on a punt return. Hardman did not record a catch before exiting. The sixth-year pro has just six catches for 58 yards on the year.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Monday night Hardman (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact The punt and kick returner was injured on a 30-yard punt return in the first quarter. Hardman did not record a catch before exiting. Carson Steele and Xavier Worthy are next in line to handle kick and punt return duties, respectively.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs keep making low-risk, high-reward deals as they pursue another Super Bowl title

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NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet effort versus Raiders Hardman caught his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 27-20 win versus the Raiders.

Impact Hardman finished the day fourth among wide receivers in snap share (29 percent), but that number could continue to shrink as veteran DeAndre Hopkins familiarizes himself with the Chiefs' playbook after the team acquired him last week. Hardman has posted no more than four catches for 33 yards in a game so far this season, and there's little reason to anticipate a significant uptick in production from him moving forward.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman: 'It's Raider Week, the Energy is Always High' | Press Conference 10/23 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman addressed the media on Wednesday ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders...

OCTOBER 23 • CHIEFS.COM

WATCH: Former Texas WR Xavier Worthy Fulfills Embarrassing Bet with Mecole Hardman The Georgia alum made the Texas alum live up to his word after the Bulldogs defeated the Longhorns on Saturday.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Targeted twice versus Niners Hardman logged one reception (on two targets) for 17 yards during Sunday's 28-18 win against the 49ers.

Impact Hardman checked in fourth on the team in offensive snaps Sunday, but he saw a significant bump in his usage this week after JuJu Smith-Schuster left the game early due to a hamstring aggravation. The Chiefs continue to see wide receiver injuries pile up and could be a candidate to add an extra wideout prior to the NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline. However, Hardman could claim added reps in the short term if Smith-Schuster misses additional time.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs vs. 49ers: WR Mecole Hardman zooms past defenders for touchdown Check out this video of #Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman’s impressive touchdown against the #49ers in Week 7.

OCTOBER 20 • USATODAY.COM

Travis Kelce's Block Aids Mecole Hardman's 20-yard Run on Jet-Sweep Carry Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's block aids wide receiver Mecole Hardman's 20-yard run via jet-sweep carry.

OCTOBER 20 • CHIEFS.COM

Mecole Hardman Shows Off His Speed on 55-Yard Punt Return! Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and punt returner Mecole Hardman flashes his speed with a 55-yard punt return vs the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 20 • CHIEFS.COM

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OCTOBER 16

Makes most of limited snaps Hardman hauled in all four targets for 33 yards during Monday's 26-13 victory versus New Orleans.

Impact Hardman managed to nab four passes on his four targets while tallying only eight offensive snaps on the night. While it's a positive sign that Hardman was targeted on half of the snaps he logged, it also doesn't leave much room for growth. That said, Hardman's play could earn him more run if he proves to be a reliable weapon for a Chiefs offense likely down its expected to starters in Rashee Rice (knee) and Hollywood Brown (shoulder) for the remainder of the regular season, at a minimum.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for MNF Hardman (knee) is active for Monday's contest against the Saints.

Impact Hardman will be able to go after popping up on the injury report Thursday with a knee issue. With Rashee Rice (knee) out for the foreseeable future, Hardman will look to carve out an offensive role for himself moving forward. To this point in the season, the wide receiver has yet to garner a target while playing 12 offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE