Broncos place Jalen Virgil on IR and sign wide receiver Josh Hammond
The Denver Broncos have signed wide receiver Josh Hammond after placing wide receiver Jalen Virgil on injured reserveAUGUST 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH HAMMOND
Ben DiNucci with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Josh Hammond vs. Los Angeles Rams
AUGUST 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Josh Hammond catches for a 3-yard Touchdown vs. Los Angeles Rams
AUGUST 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Signs with Pats The Patriots picked up Hammond on Friday,
Impact Hammond signed with the Jaguars in 2020 as an undrafted free agent. He subsequently spent the majority of the last two seasons on their practice squad, but did get elevated to the active roster for the two games in 2021. He will now look to make an impression in New England.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sticks with Jacksonville Hammond signed a reserve/future deal with the Jaguars on Monday.
Impact Hammond was elevated for two games -- Week 16 and 18 -- during the 2021 campaign. During those contests, he played 15 total snaps (13 offensive) but didn't record any counting stats.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated Saturday Hammond was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Saturday.
Impact Hammond was also elevated in Week 16 and played eight offensive snaps with no statistics. He was on the practice squad COVID-19 list and was forced to miss the team's Week 17 matchup, but he will have the chance to record the first catch of his career Sunday against the Colts.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list Hammond (undisclosed) was restored to Jacksonville's practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Hammond was placed on the COVID list last week and is now clear of the league's protocols. He made his NFL debut Week 16 and wasn't targeted on eight offensive snaps.
JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on practice squad COVID list Hammond (undisclosed) was placed on the Jaguars' practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Hammond was elevated to the Jaguars' active roster for Sunday's loss to the Jets and made his NFL debut, playing eight offensive snaps. The 23-year-old will have to clear protocols before returning to the team facilities, which makes a second straight elevation in Week 17 unlikely.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Hammond reverted to Jacksonville's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Hammond was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's loss to the Jets and made his NFL debut, though he's still seeking his first reception after playing eight offensive snaps.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted to active roster Hammond has been elevated to the Jaguars' active roster ahed of Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Impact Hammond will slot in as the team's No. 5 wide receiver. He will also presumably be available to help out on special teams. This will be his NFL debut.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in receiving Hammond caught six of seven targets for 55 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Browns.
Impact Hammond led Jacksonville in both catches and receiving yards while playing only 21 offensive snaps, but his 7.9 yards per target isn't much to get excited about. The 23-year-old played in the second half when C.J. Beathard and Jake Luton were at quarterback, and at this point, the wideout is likely competing for a spot on the practice squad.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stays with Jags The Jaguars signed Hammond to a reserve/future contract Monday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Impact Hammond didn't receive any on-field opportunities with Jacksonville this season, but he's secured himself a spot in the organization heading into the new league year. The Florida alum will continue to provide depth at wide receiver as he pursues his NFL debut.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clears COVID-19 protocols Hammond was restored from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Hammond was a high-risk close contact to someone who contracted the virus. He has tested negative for five straight days and can return to the Jaguars' facilities.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to COVID-19 list The Jaguars placed Hammond on the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Hammond either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. Before returning to team activities, Hammond will be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from COVID-19 list The Jaguars activated Hammond off the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Hammond is one of 11 players cleared to return from the COVID-19 list for Jacksonville on Thursday. He's eligible to immediately resume participating in practice squad activities.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to COVID-19 list The Jaguars placed Hammond on the practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Hammond has either contracted the virus or come into close contact with an infected person. Before returning to team activities, Hammond needs to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped to practice squad Hammond cleared waivers Sunday and signed with the Jaguars' practice squad.
Impact Hammond capped off his final season at Florida with a 27-346-2 line, and he was unable to earn a roster spot through training camp. The team will retain him on the practice squad with hopes of developing the wideout.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 23, 2020 • BIGCATCOUNTRY.COM
