Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (shoulder, knee) logged a full practice on Friday. He had previously been listed as a limited participant. Friday's upgrade in practice status prompted the Chiefs to remove Hardman from the injury report, which means he'll suit up this week versus the Denver Broncos. The 26-year-old has filled a depth role this year, catching just nine of 10 targets for 75 yards. His involvement is expected to stay roughly the same in Week 10, keeping him firmly off the fantasy radar.
Nov 9, 2024 9:19 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (shoulder) is back on the field shortly after exiting Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hardman was forced to exit in the first quarter after suffering a shoulder injury while returning a punt. He was taken to the locker room to be evaluated, but appears to be fine. He's back and returned a punt in the second quarter of this game. Hardman was yet to be targeted as a receiver with the game nearly at halftime. However, Hardman is a solid punt returner, so having him back is a plus for the Chiefs.
Nov 4, 2024 9:25 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (shoulder) was forced to exit during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hardman suffered a shoulder injury during a punt return and was taken to the locker room. He's currently being evaluated and is considered as questionable to return to Monday's game. The absence of Hardman won't have much of an impact on this offense. He didn't see a target before exiting and has only been targeted three times over the last two games.
Nov 4, 2024 9:10 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman had one catch for 17 yards, two carries for 38 yards, and a touchdown in the 28-18 win against the San Francisco 49ers. Hardman did not command many targets, but he capitalized on his opportunities with a score on the ground. With fellow wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster sidelined with a hamstring injury in this contest, Hardman had more opportunities to get involved. This matchup marked his second game back from injury, and Hardman's role will likely increase as the season goes on and he gets healthier. Hardman is familiar with Mahomes and the offense, so it shouldn't be long before we see more involvement from him. The Chiefs will take on the Raiders in Week 8. The Raiders are not a cakewalk matchup for wide receivers since they rank ninth in fantasy points allowed, but Kansas City gets their playmakers involved in unique ways, so Hardman could see some volume. Despite scoring in this week's contest, Hardman's role in the offense is undetermined, and he should be viewed as a desperation flex play until we get more information about his usage.
Oct 20, 2024 9:55 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) is officially active for the Week 5 contest on Monday Night Football against the visiting New Orleans Saints. Hardman will be able to go this week despite battling through a knee injury. Even with Rashee Rice (knee) potentially out for the rest of the season, Hardman hasn't been a popular waiver-wire pickup in fantasy. The 26-year-old played a season-high 16% of the offensive snaps in the Week 4 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers after Rice hurt his knee early in that game, but he wasn't targeted at all and has not been targeted a single time in five games in 2024. Hardman should have more chances moving forward, but the Chiefs will mostly be relying on rookie Xavier Worthy, Justin Rice, JuJu Smith-Schuster and even Skyy Moore at receiver.
Oct 7, 2024 7:25 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (knee) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Saints. The veteran didn't practice on Friday. However, he was a full-participant on Saturday, so there's a good chance he'll suit up. With that said, despite the absences of Rashee Rice (knee) and Marquise Brown (shoulder), Hardman likely won't get more involved, considering he's primarily used on special teams. As a result, it will likely be business as usual versus New Orleans, with Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy expected to see the most attention from Patrick Mahomes.
Oct 5, 2024 4:46 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was the team leader in targets in Thursday's preseason loss to the visiting Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium, but he only hauled in just one of his four passes for six yards in the defeat. Hardman brought in a short six-yard reception from backup quarterback Chris Oladokun in a goal-to-go situation in the second quarter on Thursday against the Bears. After catching the game-winning pass for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, Hardman is back to provide the club with some depth in the receiving corps, and there's not much reason to believe he won't be a part of the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old veteran deep threat isn't likely to play many snaps when KC's receiving corps is healthy, but he could see some more action in the early going with Marquise Brown (shoulder) currently sidelined.
Aug 23, 2024 12:31 AM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. on Thursday, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. The 26-year-old will return for his sixth season with the organization after catching the game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl LVIII win over the San Francisco 49ers. While Hardman hasn't been a superstar since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, he has caught the third-most touchdowns (16) from Patrick Mahomes, trailing only Travis Kelce (47) and Tyreek Hill (43). Mahomes and the Chiefs trusted him in a crucial moment in the Super Bowl, so he'll likely earn snaps in 2024. Given the uncertainty surrounding Rashee Rice's legal troubles, Kansas City has now drafted Xavier Worthy and brought back Hardman. Hardman has hauled in 166 passes for 2,212 yards and 16 touchdowns through his first 68 career games.
Jun 6, 2024 10:51 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. played the role of hero for his team in Super Bowl LVIII, reeling in the game-winning touchdown from three yards out to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. Hardman pulled in each of his three targets for 57 yards in Sunday's big game, also coming down with a 52-yard bomb to get the Chiefs into a goal-to-go during the second quarter. After playing just one snap in the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens, the 25-year-old stepped up as a deep threat when it mattered most for a Chiefs offense desperate for playmaking down the field all year long. Though he authored quite a feel-good story going from a New York Jets castoff to catching a championship-winning TD, Hardman's Super Bowl heroics are unlikely to make him worth rostering in the majority of 2024 fantasy drafts. Whether it's back with K.C. or another squad, the former Pro Bowl kick returner should find a home next season.
Feb 12, 2024 1:28 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. paced the team in receiving yardage during Week 18's 13-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, gathering six of his 11 targets for 77 yards. Hardman ended up being the most significant beneficiary of K.C. holding Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce out of action for a contest with no consequence, generating more yardage in this matchup alone than he had coming into play in 10 appearances this season (47). It was certainly a positive takeaway for the 25-year-old deep threat, who may have earned a bit more playing time in the postseason for a Chiefs offense desperate for playmaking down the field. Hardman will still carry nothing greater than dart-throw DFS status for next weekend's Wild Card round, with Rice and Kelce certainly returning to the field on Saturday versus the Miami Dolphins.
Jan 8, 2024 2:03 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. has a chance to end on a high note what has easily been his least effective season in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. In nine games over time also with the New York Jets, Hardman has cobbled together nine catches on 13 targets for 47 scoreless yards. Rashee Rice (hamstring) will take a seat on Sunday, with Travis Kelce likely operating on a shortened snap count to boot. Hardman returned to run two routes in last Sunday's home win over the Cincinnati Bengals after a five-game hiatus due to surgery for a sprained thumb, but he could be forced into an amplified role in his second contest back on the field. The speedy 25-year-old is a candidate to frequently occupy three-receiver sets for head coach Andy Reid in the regular-season finale, but Hardman is still a low-floor fantasy bet given his weak production overall.
Jan 7, 2024 12:35 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) has been activated from IR and had his questionable tag removed ahead of Sunday's Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hardman has just eight catches for 41 scoreless yards in four games with the Chiefs after catching just one target for six yards over five games with the Jets to begin the season. Kansas City will be missing Skyy Moore (knee) and Kadarius Toney (hip) in Week 17 so Hardman has a chance to make an impact as the second WR target behind Rashee Rice.
Dec 30, 2023 2:10 PM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs plan to activate wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to sources. Hardman will bring some much-needed receiver help for the Chiefs, especially with Kadarius Toney (hip) set to miss his second straight game. Hardman has been out since late November with a thumb sprain that required surgery. The 25-year-old was given a questionable designation to play in Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but if he's activated on Saturday, he'll be active on Sunday to give KC some more receiver depth behind rookie Rashee Rice, Justin Watson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Hardman will be competing for snaps with Richie James and won't be on the fantasy radar during championship week in fantasy. In four games since coming over in a trade from the New York Jets, Hardman has eight catches for 41 yards on 10 targets.
Dec 30, 2023 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) practiced fully once more on Thursday, appearing completely recovered from thumb surgery that has held him out since Week 12. The Chiefs chose not to activate Hardman from injured reserve before Monday's Christmas Day loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but the speedy wideout looks about ready to be deployed when the team is ready. Hardman fizzled out in his first year with the New York Jets before latching back onto Kansas City in Week 7, but the 25-year-old former Pro Bowl kick returner has yet to pass 13 receiving yards in any of his four games since rejoining the team. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes could really use a deep target in the worst way. Even if Hardman draws a few downfield looks if he is reinstated for Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals, it's unlikely to translate to fantasy value for the championship round.
Dec 29, 2023 12:38 AM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) got in a full practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hardman spent four weeks on Injured Reserve after having thumb surgery and was activated ahead of his team's Week 16 game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day, although he ultimately didn't end up taking the field. Hardman's ability to practice fully on Wednesday is a positive sign pertaining to his availability for Week 17. Stay tuned to his practice participation for the remainder of the week, but even if he plays this Sunday, he'll be off the fantasy radar.
Dec 27, 2023 9:54 PM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday. Hardman had successful surgery on his sprained right thumb and is now close to returning to the team. If he's going to be active on Christmas Day against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs will have to officially activate him from Injured Reserve by Saturday. The 25-year-old rejoined the Chiefs this year after starting the year with the New York Jets. His role in Kansas City has been limited, though, as he's caught only eight of 10 targets for 41 yards in four games played. When Hardman returns, he won't be on the fantasy radar with the season almost over while providing receiving depth behind rookie Rashee Rice, Justin Watson and Kadarius Toney, among others.
Dec 21, 2023 1:00 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) said that he had successful surgery on Monday to fix his sprained right thumb. Hardman injured his thumb early in the team's Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 and was placed on Injured Reserve before the club's Week 12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. In his four games since rejoining the Chiefs after being traded from the New York Jets, Hardman had just eight catches on 10 targets for 41 yards and no touchdowns. The 25-year-old must miss at least four games while on Injured Reserve, but he's now likely to miss the remainder of the 2023 campaign after undergoing surgery.
Nov 27, 2023 7:13 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) landed on the injured reserve list on Saturday. The wideout injured his thumb during Monday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and had already been ruled out for the Week 12 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the injury must be more severe than initially believed, and it's possible he won't be seen again for the rest of the regular season. Hardman, who returned to the Chiefs after only five games with the Jets this season, hasn't been much of a factor, catching eight passes for 41 yards in four games with Kansas City. As a result, his absence won't impact many fantasy managers or allow others to get additional targets. In a corresponding move, Montrell Washington was elevated to the active roster.
Nov 25, 2023 3:30 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hardman sprained his thumb early in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was unable to practice all week. The 25-year-old has mostly specialized as a return man on special teams for the Chiefs since returning this year. He hasn't been a factor on offense, catching eight of his 10 targets for 41 yards in four games. It's hard to really trust any Chiefs pass-catcher not named Travis Kelce in 2023. Rookie Rashee Rice has been the most targeted receiver. Richie James could be active for KC with Hardman out this week, but he's nothing more than receiver depth behind the likes of Rice, Justin Watson, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney.
Nov 24, 2023 2:17 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (thumb) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. The speedy wideout was forced to exit early in Week 11 due to a thumb injury and was unable to return. At the moment, it sounds like Hardman is trending in the wrong direction heading into Week 12. Hardman has been a returner on special teams and played a small role on offense. His absence wouldn't have much of an impact on the Chiefs offense for this weekend's game.
Nov 24, 2023 9:34 AM EST
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