Free-agent cornerback and special teams ace Justin Hardee is signing with the Cleveland Browns, as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The 30-year-old was originally undrafted out of Illinois in the 2017 class and has appeared in 100 games through his first seven professional seasons. Hardee spent the first four seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints before a three-year stint with the New York Jets. He earned Pro Bowl honors for his work on special teams in 2022, which is likely where the Browns are primarily interested in utilizing him. Hardee has racked up 78 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception thus far in his career.
Apr 2, 2024 4:30 PM EST
Hardee (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Dec 24, 2021 11:44 AM EST
Hardee was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Dec 13, 2021 6:40 PM EST
Hardee signed a three-year deal with the Jets on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Mar 16, 2021 5:19 PM EST
Hardee (groin) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Dec 12, 2020 6:05 PM EST
The Saints designated Hardee (groin) for a return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Dec 9, 2020 6:47 PM EST
The Saints have placed Hardee (groin) on injured reserve, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.
Nov 7, 2020 8:30 AM EST
Hardee (hamstring) has been cleared for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
Oct 23, 2020 8:10 PM EST
Hardee was ruled out for Monday's game against the Chargers with a hamstring injury.
Oct 10, 2020 8:12 PM EST
Hardee signed a one-year contract with the Saints on Friday, John DeShazier of the team's official site reports.
Mar 20, 2020 12:46 PM EST
Hardee wasn't tendered a contract by the Saints and is now a free agent, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Mar 19, 2020 2:19 PM EST
Hardee re-signed with the Saints on Monday, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
Feb 11, 2019 2:43 PM EST