Impact Hamler was elevated prior to Sunday's win over the Colts but ended up being inactive despite Keon Coleman (wrist) and Amari Cooper (wrist) both being out. Hamler will now wait for his next to be called up to play.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns to practice squad Hamler reverted to Buffalo's practice squad Monday.
Won't play in Week 10 Hamler (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Impact Hamler was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, but he won't play Sunday despite the fact that both Keon Coleman (wrist) and Amari Cooper (wrist) will be sidelined. Buffalo also elevated Tyrell Shavers on Saturday and signed Jalen Virgil to the active roster Friday, and both wideouts will be active for Sunday's matchup. Hamler hasn't yet been active for a game this season and hasn't logged an NFL snap since 2022, when he was with Denver.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated ahead of trip to Indy Hamler was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact With Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out for Sunday and Amari Cooper a question mark due to a wrist injury of his own, the Bills have now brought up three receivers -- Hamler, Jalen Virgil and Tyrell Shavers -- as reinforcements for Sunday's game at Indianapolis. While veterans Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel would all pick up the slack if Cooper sits out a second straight game, there's a very real chance a Cooper absence could result in one of the aforementioned three call-ups seeing meaningful action during the game against the Colts.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Sticking around via practice squad The Bills are slated to re-sign Hamler via the practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hamler spent the offseason competing for a depth role in Buffalo's wide receiver room, and though he didn't make the team's initial 53-man roster, he will get a chance to continue his development via the practice squad. As a player also capable of contributing at running back and on special teams, Hamler's versatility will give him easier opportunities for elevation to the active roster during the regular season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Bills Cutdown Moves: Steveson, KJ Hamler, WR Cut from 53-Man Roster The Bills dropped three more players Tuesday, one of which was a former gold medalist in the Olympic Games.
AUGUST 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bills Cutdown Moves: Steveson, KJ Hamler, WR Cut from 53-Man Roster The Bills dropped three more players Tuesday, one of which was a former gold medalist in the Olympic Games.
AUGUST 27 • KANSASCITY.COM
Set to be waived The Bills are waiving Hamler, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hamler, who had been competing for a depth WR/return role with the Bills, also got some reps in at RB during the team's preseason finale. While the 2020 second-rounder isn't going to be on Buffalo's initial roster, Hamler shouldn't be without a roster or practice squad spot for long.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Set to be waived The Bills are waiving Hamler, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hamler, who had been competing for a depth wideout role with the Bills, also got some reps in at RB during the team's preseason finale. While the 2020 second-rounder isn't going to be on Buffalo's initial roster, Hamler shouldn't be without a roster or practice squad spot for long.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Scores rushing TD in preseason loss Hamler rushed three times for 21 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 31-26 preseason loss to the Panthers.
Impact Hamler got some reps at running back after Frank Gore (knee) and Darrynton Evans (hamstring) exited Saturday's game, while top three running backs James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson were resting Saturday. The former Broncos wide receiver filled in admirably, breaking off an 18-yard gain on the ground and running in a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The ability to fill in at running back is another feather in the cap for the versatile Hamler, who also contributes on special teams as a return man. That versatility should help Hamler secure a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Cardinals
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
KJ Hamler lines up at RB before his first preseason TD with Bills | Bills vs. Panthers | 2024 Preseason Buffalo Bills wide receiver KJ Hamler scores on a 1-yard rushing touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.
AUGUST 24 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
KJ Hamler's speed burst sparks eye-opening 18-yard run and near-TD | Bills vs. Panthers | 2024 Preseason Buffalo Bills wide receiver KJ Hamler shows off his moves on the ground with an 18-yard run against the Carolina Panthers.
AUGUST 24 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Former Penn State star KJ Hamler set to join his third NFL team Medical issues have drastically impacted the NFL career of former Penn State star KJ Hamler. However, a fresh opportunity awaits the speedy...
JANUARY 24 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bills Sign Ex-Broncos WR KJ Hamler to Futures Deal Hamler spent the 2023 campaign on the Colts practice squad.
JANUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM
Bills Sign Ex-Broncos WR KJ Hamler to Futures Deal Hamler spent the 2023 campaign on the Colts practice squad.
JANUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Broncos lose Tim Patrick to leg injury, fellow WR KJ Hamler to heart issue Patrick could be out for the season with an Achilles' tear, and Hamler will miss at least a few weeks after chest pains led to a diagnosis o...
AUGUST 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
KJ Hamler, Denver Broncos, Wide Receiver KJ Hamler is a Wide Receiver from Farmington, MI.
JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Broncos WR KJ Hamler Expects to be Cleared for Training Camp Hamler underwent pectoral surgery earlier this offseason.
JUNE 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Broncos WR Tim Patrick Details Why KJ Hamler Moved Into His Basement Everybody needs a friend like Tim Patrick.
JUNE 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Reports: Broncos' KJ Hamler had surgery for torn pec Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler might be ready for training camp after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pec, NFL Network and 9News...
MARCH 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Has partially torn pectoral repaired Hamler recently underwent surgery to repair a partially torn pectoral that he sustained while training on his own, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The report notes that Hamler's recovery timeline is in the 4-to-6-month range, a scenario that gives the wideout a chance to be ready as soon as the start of training camp in late July. Hamler's 2022 season was cut short by a hamstring issue that landed him on IR, and the 2020 second-rounder now will have to move past his latest injury setback in order to compete for a role in 2023 in a Denver wideout corps that also includes fellow returnees Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick (knee). In seven games last season, Hamler was limited to seven catches for 165 yards.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos WR KJ Hamler out 4-6 months after surgery After undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn pec, Broncos WR KJ Hamler will be out 4-6 months, according to NFL Network.
MARCH 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Broncos WR KJ Hamler Focusing on Building Strength to Improve Knee The Denver Broncos need KJ Hamler back to form in order to maximze next season.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Broncos WR KJ Hamler Focusing on Building Strength to Improve Knee The Denver Broncos need KJ Hamler back to form in order to maximze next season.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'To see how much fight I've got in me is incredible': KJ Hamler reflects on receiving Broncos' Ed Block Courage Award After a year characterized by physical and mental adversity, wide receiver KJ Hamler was recognized by teammates for his resilience.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
