KJ HAMLER NEWS

K.J. Hamler Injury Update Could Boost Courtland Sutton Fantasy Outlook K.J. Hamler has struggled with injuries throughout his brief career. And year two appears to be no different. Hamler was forced to leave in...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Exits game with knee injury Hamler was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets with a left knee injury, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Legwold noted that Hamler didn't put much weight on his leg when he was helped to the locker room by trainers, so it's possible that the wideout could miss some time. Prior to his exit from Sunday's contest, Hamler -- who is slated to undergo and MRI on Monday, per Mike Klis of 9News Denver -- caught one of his three targets for 28 yards. In his absence, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick will head the Broncos' Week 3 WR corps.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos wideout KJ Hamler exits game vs Jets in second quarter with knee injury Late in the second quarter, Hamler jumped for a pass from Teddy Bridgewater down the field. The ball fell incomplete and as Hamler came down...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs one catch Hamler caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Hamler's disappointing performance Sunday does not reflect a lack of involvement in the team's offense. In fact, the speedy wideout played 71 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps in Week 2, which was way up from 36 percent in the season opener. The 2020 second-round pick's increase in playing time was expected after Jerry Jeudy was placed on injured reserve due to a high-ankle sprain. Hamler is hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint, but he'll look to get going in another favorable matchup when the Broncos host the Jets in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'KJ's just got to be KJ': Hamler preparing for larger expectations with Jeudy sidelined As Jerry Jeudy recovers from a high ankle sprain, the Broncos may look to second-year speedster KJ Hamler to produce in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Collects three receptions Hamler caught three of four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.

Impact Hamler was tied for third in targets with fellow wideout Tim Patrick, behind only Noah Fant and Jerry Jeudy. Jeudy's exit from the contest with a high ankle sprain likely will cause the wide receiver to miss multiple weeks. In his absence, Hamler figures to benefit and be used more in Denver's passing attack. The 2020 second-round pick will have a chance to take a step forward when the Broncos visit the Jaguars in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jerry Jeudy Injury Update Provides Massive Boost to Courtland Sutton and KJ Hamler Fantasy Outlook Jerry Jeudy's injury update is huge for Courtland Sutton and KJ Hamler's outlooks in fantasy football

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Ready for Week 1 Hamler is not listed on the Broncos' Week 1 injury report.

Impact An illness kept Hamler out of the Broncos' preseason finale, but he's good to go for Sunday's season opener against the Giants, which will mark starting QB Teddy Bridgewater's regular-season debut with the team. Given that the 2020 second-rounder is behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy in Denver's wideout pecking order, steady weekly volume could be hard to come by for Hamler to start the season, with the capable Tim Patrick also on hand.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out preseason finale Hamler (illness) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hamler participated in pregame warmups, though ultimately he did not play. That was the expected outcome, and he has now been sidelined with a non-COVID-related illness since Aug. 24. For now, the issue doesn't appear likely to threaten Hamler's availability for Week 1 against the Giants. Assuming he is able to suit up, he's likely to serve as the team's third receiver behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Making case to play Saturday Hamler (illness) took part in pregame warmups before Saturday's preseason game versus the Rams, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hamler was absent for most of the practices this week, the result of a non-COVID-19 illness. Coach Vic Fangio told Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com on Thursday that Hamler "probably won't play" in the Broncos' exhibition closer. But the second-year wide receiver now appears as if he's attempting to give it a go. If Hamler is cleared to take the field, he likely will join Courtland Sutton (knee) and Jerry Jeudy in three-wide sets.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Saturday Hamler (illness) isn't likely to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hamler missed practice all week with a non-COVID-19 illness, though by Thursday he'd at least made enough progress to observe from the sideline. The temporary absence shouldn't be a big factor in his competition with Tim Patrick for the No. 3 receiver role, especially after Hamler caught three passes for 107 yards and two TDs over the first two weeks of the preseason.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Hamler (illness) isn't practicing Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hamler is missing a second consecutive practice due to a non-COVID-related illness. As long as the 2020 second-round pick remains sidelined, Tim Patrick will get an opportunity to handle No. 3 receiver reps without competition.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing non-COVID illness Hamler didn't practice Tuesday due to a non-COVID-related illness, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hamler appears to be under the weather, so he should be able to make a quick return to the practice field. The 2020 second-round pick has made the most of his four targets thus far in the preseason with three catches for 107 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another touchdown Saturday Hamler secured one of two targets for a two-yard touchdown in the Broncos' 30-3 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday night.

Impact Hamler made his one catch count, corralling a throw from Teddy Bridgewater on the right side of the end zone to cap off the Broncos' first possession. The second-year wideout also turned in a spectacular 2-105-1 line in the preseason opener against the Vikings, and if exhibition play is any indication, Hamler appears ready to build upon his relatively modest rookie numbers (30 receptions, 381 yards, three TDs) in 2021.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bridgewater beats blitz with third-down TD dart to Hamler Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater beats blitz with third-down touchdown dart to wide receiver K.J. Hamler.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • NFL.COM

Delivers long score Hamler caught both of his targets for 105 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's game against the Vikings. He also recorded one rush for five yards.

Impact Hamler provided the moment of the game when he got behind the Vikings' defense for an 80-yard touchdown on the opening play of the Broncos' second possession. Prior to that, he had also delivered a 25-yard reception on the team's initial drive. It's worth noting that neither Jerry Jeudy nor Courtland Sutton (knee) were heavily involved in the contest, but Hamler showcased plenty of big-play ability in the Broncos' opening preseason contest.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Vic Fangio on KJ Hamler's 80-yard TD: "He can be a big part of our offense" “He had good practices here against Minnesota, he had good practices prior to that,” Fangio said. “And there’s the result. I showed the enti...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Drew Lock LAUNCHES 80-YARD TD to K.J. Hamler Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock completes an 80-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver K.J. Hamler.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Viewed as offensive weapon Broncos GM George Paton said if Hamler can stay healthy, "he's going to be a big-time weapon for us," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hamler is currently in a battle for the No. 3 wide receiver spot with fellow wideout Tim Patrick, so Paton's comments shed light on how the team views the 22-year-old entering his second year. The Penn State product saw limited work in 13 games last season, totaling 381 yards on 30 receptions while scoring three touchdowns. Hamler profiles as more of a deep threat for the Broncos offense on account of his speed, but Paton's remarks may hint that the wideout could be used in creative schemes. Regardless, consistent fantasy production may be difficult to sustain for the 5-foot-9, 178-pounder as a member of an impressive group of pass catchers that includes Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant. Even if Hamler is slotted as the No. 3 wide receiver, he will likely be no more than the fourth option in the Denver passing attack when everyone's healthy.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hamler, who had been in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol, returned to practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hamler missed Tuesday's practice, but was able to return in short order. The 2020 second-rounder slots in behind Courtland Sutton (knee) and Jerry Jeudy on the Broncos' depth chart, and now that he's back at practice the stage is set for Hamler and Tim Patrick to compete for the team's No. 3 wide receiver job.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enters COVID-19 protocol Hamler is in the COVID-19 protocol and won't practice Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact The second-year wideout has been one of the stars through the first week of the Broncos' training camp, but he may now miss multiple practices, beginning Tuesday morning. Hamler and Tim Patrick figure to compete for the No. 3 receiver job this summer behind presumed starters Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos WR KJ Hamler gained 11 pounds in the offseason Broncos WR KJ Hamler is now bigger and stronger than he was as a rookie.

JULY 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Broncos receiver KJ Hamler looks to add sizzle in second year: "I can be a big playmaker" The Broncos’ trapeze act during training camp: Getting a healthy KJ Hamler to the starting gate Sept. 12 against the New York Giants and get...

JULY 30, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM