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Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman won't be activated off IR, ending season Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, out with a knee injury since early December, will not be activated off injured reserve and...

JANUARY 22, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Finishing year on IR Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Hardman (knee) will not be activated from IR, ruling him out for a return during the playoffs, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hardman's 21-day practice window comes to a close without his being activated, which rules him out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, and a potential Super Bowl appearance should Kansas City advance past Buffalo. He appeared for 12 regular-season games with the Chiefs, securing 12 of 14 targets for 90 yards, while also rushing five times for 62 yards and a score and playing a key role in the return game. Hardman is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Sunday's game Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said "we'll see how that goes" when asked Monday about Hardman (knee) coming off IR in time for Sunday's AFC Conference Championship game against the Bi...

Impact "I haven't made any decisions on that yet," Reid said. "[Hardman has] worked hard to try and get himself back." The return specialist and depth wideout had his 21-day practice window opened Jan. 1, but he's yet to upgrade beyond limited on-field activity. If Kansas City doesn't activate Hardman before his practice window closes, he will have to remain on IR for the rest of the playoffs, including if the Chiefs advance beyond Sunday's home AFC Championship Game against Buffalo.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman Jr.'s Fiancée Shares 4 -Word Post After Chiefs' Win The short post sums up every Chiefs fan’s excitement!

JANUARY 19, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs activate defensive back Jaylen Watson from IR for divisional playoff game against Texans

The Chiefs activated Jaylen Watson from injured reserve for their divisional-round playoff game against the Texans

JANUARY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return in divisional round Hardman (knee), who remains on injured reserve, has been ruled out for Saturday's divisional-round contest against the Texans.

Impact The Chiefs designated Hardman for return from injured reserve on Jan. 1, but the wide receiver has yet to progress beyond a limited listing on six ensuing Chiefs injury reports. His window in which to get back on the active roster for the first time since Week 13 also is quickly coming to a close. First, though, Kansas City will need to emerge victorious Saturday in order for Hardman to have a chance to play again this season.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman injury update and status vs. the Texans in the NFL Playoffs | Jan. 18, 2024 In the AFC Divisional Round, the Kansas City Chiefs and Mecole Hardman clash with the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in K...

JANUARY 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Unlikely to face Houston Hardman (knee) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Texans.

Impact Hardman was placed on injured reserve Dec. 7 due to a knee injury, and it doesn't appear likely that he will be activated from IR ahead of Saturday's playoff bout. If the Chiefs beat the Texans, then Hardman would have an opportunity to be activated from IR for the AFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Announcement Casts Doubt on Status of Key Player for Playoff Game Wide receiver and return specialist Mecole Hardman is still working his way back from injured reserve.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs another limited session Hardman (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The 2019 second-round pick from Georgia was designated to return from injured reserve Jan. 1 and has now opened the Chiefs' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions. Hardman's practice participation Thursday will likely offer the best indication of whether he can return for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Texans. However, Hardman must still be added to the Chiefs' active roster in order to suit up Saturday, regardless of his practice status Thursday.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in practice Hardman (knee), who is on injured reserve, was a limited practice participant Tuesday.

Impact Hardman had his practice window opened Jan. 1 and was deemed a limited practice participant throughout Week 18 prep. He wasn't activated ahead of that week's game against Denver and had an extra stretch of rest with the Chiefs holding a first-round playoff bye. Hardman has been on injured reserve since hurting his knee during a practice session in early December.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs' reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season

The Denver Broncos are back in the playoffs for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season

JANUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Hardman (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Hardman was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and logged a week of limited practice sessions, but it appears he's not ready to return to game action just yet. The Georgia product's absence in Week 18 could also be precautionary, as Kansas City is resting most of its starters after securing the AFC's No. 1 seed. Hardman's next opportunity to take the field will come in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups

The Denver Broncos can clinch their first playoff berth since 2015 Sunday when they host the Kansas City Chiefs, who are resting several of their starters

JANUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos catch a break: Chiefs to start Carson Wentz, rest Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs will start backup QB Carson Wentz on Sunday in a game that means nothing to Kansas City, but could mean everything to the Broncos...

JANUARY 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Broncos catch a break: Chiefs to start Carson Wentz, rest Patrick Mahomes

Gets green light to practice Kansas City designated Hardman (knee) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Hardman has missed the Chiefs' last four games due to a lingering knee issue, but it now looks like he's on track to suit back up soon. However, with rookie first-rounder Xavier Worthy having taken over as Kansas City's top speed threat, it's not totally clear what kind of role awaits Hardman when that happens.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Star Turns Heads With Photo of Taylor Swift Mecole Hardman shared a photo of Taylor Swift...

JANUARY 1, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs Wide Receiver Sends Cryptic Message Before Broncos Game Mecole Hardman caught fans’ attention with this cryptic message on social media.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco to rest sore ribs. With No. 1 seed secure, others may sit out this week for KC

The Chiefs have clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, and with it the lone first-round bye, rendering their game against the Broncos on Sunday meaningless to them

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Could return in postseason Hardman (knee) has a chance of returning to action sometime during the playoffs, according to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Hardman landed on IR due to a knee injury Dec. 7 and will be eligible to return for Week 18 against Denver. While Reid's comments imply that the veteran wideout won't play against the Broncos -- the Chiefs are locked into the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC, so they'd have little reason to deploy Hardman even if he were healthy enough to return -- there's a chance he could be activated at some point during the postseason. Reid didn't indicate how far Kansas City would need to advance in order for Hardman to be ready to suit up.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returns to practice following shoulder surgery

Wide receiver Marquise Brown returned to practice with the Chiefs on Friday

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

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...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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