KJ HAMLER NEWS

Former Orchard Lake St. Mary's star WR KJ Hamler feels like 'a brand new me,' key for Broncos Third-year Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler, from Pontiac, Michigan, continued his return from knee and hip injuries suffered last fal...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Healthy Hamler another reliable target for Wilson, Broncos Broncos starting receiver KJ Hamler demonstrated he was recovered from surgeries to fix his ACL and hip by playing in the preseason finale

AUGUST 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Healthy Hamler another reliable target for Wilson, Broncos

Broncos starting receiver KJ Hamler demonstrated he was recovered from surgeries to fix his ACL and hip by playing in the preseason finale

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KJ Hamler details his return to game action: 'It felt amazing' Wide receiver KJ Hamler checks in with team reporter Sydney Jones following the Broncos' 23-13 win over the Vikings to discuss his return fr...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos receiver KJ Hamler makes first catch since returning from ACL injury Great to see KJ Hamler healthy and back on the field!

AUGUST 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Broncos' WR KJ Hamler to Play in Preseason Game 3 The Broncos are taking the training wheels off of KJ Hamler.

AUGUST 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Broncos' WR KJ Hamler to Play in Preseason Game 3 The Broncos are taking the training wheels off of KJ Hamler.

AUGUST 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

KJ Hamler expected to play vs. Vikings, looking to prove himself in first game snaps since injury "If I’m fast, I’m fast," Hamler said. "If I can still blow by people, I can still do it."

AUGUST 25, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

KJ Hamler on his road to return: 'I feel like I'm dang near there' Wide receiver KJ Hamler discusses the possibility of playing in the final preseason game, how taking mental reps has helped him and what he'...

AUGUST 24, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Behind the Broncos: KJ Hamler and Montrell Washington take the cookie challenge KJ Hamler and Montrell Washington take the cookie challenge during training camp.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: KJ Hamler, Josh Palmer, Sterling Shepherd among potential sleepers who could shake up your draft We provide you with the latest injury updates regarding three sleeper WRs (KJ Hamler, Josh Palmer, and Sterling Shepard) ahead of your fanta...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to practice Hamler (knee) is practicing Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Hamler was activated from the PUP list Aug. 1 but actually didn't practice until Monday. He now has three weeks to ramp up before the season opener, with his availability taking on added importance after fellow Broncos wideout Tim Patrick suffered an ACL tear (the same injury Hamler is returning from) early in training camp. Coach Nathaniel Hackett said Hamler may play in the Broncos' final preseason game this Saturday against Denver, per Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to practice soon Hamler (knee) has a chance to return to full practice as early as next week, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Hamler continues to work his way back from an ACL tear suffered in Week 3 of last season. Although the speedy wideout came off the PUP list Aug. 1, he has not participated in the Broncos' 11-on-11 portion of practices. General manager George Paton said "(KJ) still looks great. He's working on the side field. Sometimes you have to protect these players from themselves." Paton added that Hamler should be ready to go next week. The cautious approach to his return makes sense considering the Broncos are already down one of their top receivers in Tim Patrick (knee) for the season. The loss of Patrick provides a major boost to Hamler's fantasy potential, as the 23-year-old will serve as Denver's No. 3 receiver. His impending return to practice should give him time to develop chemistry with new quarterback Russell Wilson ahead of the 2022 campaign.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing yet Hamler (knee) won't practice Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Coming back from an ACL tear suffered Week 3 last year, Hamler came off the PUP list Aug. 1 and hasn't yet taken part in a full-speed, 11-on-11 practice. It's unclear if he'll make an appearance this preseason, but his fantasy value nonetheless has increased since the start of camp on account of Tim Patrick's torn ACL. If Hamler isn't ready for the season opener, Kendall Hinton and Montrell Washington would be among the options to serve as Denver's No. 3 receiver. Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy are locked in for the top two spots to start the season.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On pace in injury recovery Coach Nathaniel Hackett indicated Friday that he believes Hamler is on track in his recovery from the season-ending ACL he suffered in Week 3 of the 2021 season, Aric DiLalla of th...

Impact Hamler has been practicing -- though not quite yet at full speed in 11-on-11 drills -- and barring any setbacks, it looks like he'll be ready for the Broncos' season opener. The 2020 second-rounder had until recently been expected to begin the coming campaign working behind Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick (knee). However, with Patrick having been placed on season-ending IR this week, Hamler's profile in the team's offense is expected to increase, with his ability to stretch the field potentially meshing well with new franchise QB Russell Wilson's approach and skill set.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos receivers have to make up for loss of leader Patrick

The Denver Broncos have to make up for the loss of leading receiver Tim Patrick if they're going to have any hope of keeping up with the high-octane offenses in the AFC West

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up depth chart Hamler's teammate Tim Patrick is out for the season after suffering an ACL injury during practice Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact It was Hamler who suffered an ACL injury last year, and Courtland Sutton the year before. That's part of why the Broncos have impressive depth at wide receiver, with Hamler (a 2020 second-round pick) lining up as the likely No. 4 prior to Tuesday's news. He now profiles as No. 3, behind Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, though he'll first need to reprove him self on the practice field after a lengthy layoff. Hamler was activated from the PUP list Monday and figures to be eased in to practice in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In sharing raw story, Broncos' KJ Hamler becomes advocate for player mental health At one point last season, as he battled injury and personal loss, Hamler said he "just didn’t want to be on Earth no more."

AUGUST 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Broncos WR KJ Hamler Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts His grandmother’s death devastated him.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • SI.COM

Broncos Camp | Day 5: What to Make of KJ Hamler's Return What did we learn from Day 5 of Broncos Camp?

AUGUST 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated from PUP list Hamler (knee) has passed his physical and has been cleared to return to practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact With that, the wideout -- who suffered season-ending ACL and hip injuries Week 3 of the 2021 season -- has come off the active/PUP list and will now look to cement his role in a Denver wide receiver corps that is led by Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick. In that context, the team can afford to work Hamler back into the mix, but if injuries hit any of the top trio, the speedy 2020 second-rounder's ability to stretch the field could be an asset to the Broncos offense, which now is helmed by QB Russell Wilson.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To come off PUP list The Broncos are expected to activate Hamler (knee) from the active/PUP list Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Hamler reportedly is recovering well from a torn left ACL suffered last September, and the Broncos are hopeful his impressive speed won't have diminished. Though the trio of Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick appear entrenched atop Denver's wide receiver depth chart, Hamler boasts a skill set that could allow him to thrive as the No. 4 option for new franchise quarterback Russell Wilson.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To open camp on PUP list Hamler (knee) will open training camp on the PUP list, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Given that Hamler is bouncing back from an ACL tear that he suffered in late September last year, it's not surprising that the team plans to ease the wideout back into the mix. Barring any setbacks, however, the 2020 second-rounder has a solid chance to be ready for Week 1 action. As things stand though, Hamler projects as the Broncos' No. 4 receiver, behind Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick. That said, if injuries hit any of the top trio down the road, Hamler's ability to stretch the field could mesh well with the skills new franchise QB Russell Wilson brings to the table.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Courtland Sutton Details Mentorship of WR KJ Hamler During ACL Recovery KJ Hamler had a shoulder to lean on while he went through his recent rehabilitation.

JULY 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Broncos WR KJ Hamler Opens Up on Injury Hell, Talks Triumphant Return An easy player to root for.

JULY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM