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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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

The Kansas City Chiefs are hardly resting easy as they pursue a third consecutive Super Bowl title, instead swinging more trades to upgrade their roster

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

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OCTOBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Chiefs are known for their high-octane offense. Their defense has been what's winning games

The Chiefs have plenty of star power on the offensive side of the ball, from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce, yet it has been the defense that has helped them to a 4-0 start

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Questionable for Week 5 Hardman (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice but is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Hardman was listed as a DNP on Friday's injury report due to a knee injury, but his ability to practice without restriction Saturday indicates that he's on the probable side of playing Sunday. Hardman hasn't recorded a target through the first four games of the regular season and has been limited to kick and punt return duties.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Friday Hardman (knee) won't practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Hardman was limited Thursday, so his non-participation a day later clouds his status for Monday night's game against the Saints. Hardman hasn't been a factor in the offense to date, but if he's unavailable versus New Orleans, it would impact the Chiefs' Week 5 return game.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Hardman (knee) was a Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Hardman will open the week on the team's injury report but with the Chiefs not playing until Monday night against the Saints, he still has a few days to recuperate. If he's ultimately unable to play Skyy Moore and Xavier Worthy would be candidates to fill in as Kansas City's return men.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman's Fiancée Posts Unfiltered Message After Taylor Swift Moment Chariah Gordon enjoyed her Taylor Swift moment on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Works in return game Week 1 Hardman returned one kickoff for 29 yards in the Chiefs' 27-20 win over the Ravens on Thursday night.

Impact Hardman didn't play at all on offense, but he returned one kickoff and two punts (both fair catches). Barring injuries elsewhere on the wide receiver depth chart, Hardman lacks anything resembling a clear path to offensive playing time. He'll look to make a splash in the return game Week 2 versus the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown day

Kansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, are among the cuts as teams trim their rosters for the regu...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Everything you need to know about the new NFL kickoffs, before kickoff

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AUGUST 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Everything you need to know about the new NFL kickoffs, before kickoff

One catch in preseason finale Hardman brought in his only target for six yards in the Chiefs' 34-21 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Impact The Super Bowl hero played a minor role in the exhibition finale, and it remains to be seen if there will be room for Hardman on the Chiefs' initial 53-man roster. Hardman could be no better than the No. 7 receiver on the depth chart as it currently stands, even when factoring in Marquise Brown's shoulder injury. Hardman also offers value as a returner, but there are other candidates with similar skill sets on Kansas City's deep wideout room.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mecole Hardman Shows Off His Speed on 43-yard Kickoff Return Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman shows off his speed on a 43-yard kickoff return against the Chicago Bears.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

WATCH: WR Mecole Hardman dusts Chiefs' secondary for touchdown at training camp Check out this impressive play that Mecole Hardman made at #Chiefs training camp this week.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

First full weekend of new NFL kickoff rule brings 2 long returns and plenty of confusion

The first full weekend of exhibition games featuring the NFL's new dynamic kickoff featured two long returns, a significant drop in touchbacks and mass confusion on an odd play tha...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Chiefs could go back to a WR committee for third straight season

The Kansas City Chiefs incorporated a committee approach at wide receiver over the past two seasons

JULY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

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