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MECOLE HARDMAN #17 - WIDE RECEIVER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
90 YDS •
12 REC •
0 TD
90 YDS
12 REC
0 TD
Won't return Sunday Hardman (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Impact Hardman was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and logged a week of limited practice sessions, but it appears he's not ready to return to game action just yet. The Georgia product's absence in Week 18 could also be precautionary, as Kansas City is resting most of its starters after securing the AFC's No. 1 seed. Hardman's next opportunity to take the field will come in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
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Gets green light to practice Kansas City designated Hardman (knee) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Impact Hardman has missed the Chiefs' last four games due to a lingering knee issue, but it now looks like he's on track to suit back up soon. However, with rookie first-rounder Xavier Worthy having taken over as Kansas City's top speed threat, it's not totally clear what kind of role awaits Hardman when that happens.
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Could return in postseason Hardman (knee) has a chance of returning to action sometime during the playoffs, according to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Hardman landed on IR due to a knee injury Dec. 7 and will be eligible to return for Week 18 against Denver. While Reid's comments imply that the veteran wideout won't play against the Broncos -- the Chiefs are locked into the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC, so they'd have little reason to deploy Hardman even if he were healthy enough to return -- there's a chance he could be activated at some point during the postseason. Reid didn't indicate how far Kansas City would need to advance in order for Hardman to be ready to suit up.
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Goes to IR Hardman (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Hardman suffered the knee injury during Friday's practice. There hasn't been any reports suggesting this could be a season-ending injury as of yet, but the Chiefs will be without their top return man until at minimum Week 18, if not longer.
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Questionable after Friday's DNP Hardman (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact Hardman suffered the injury Friday, per coach Andy Reid, leaving the wide receiver questionable for Sunday's game. If Hardman's unable to suit up, Carson Steele and Xavier Worthy are the top candidates to return kickoffs and punts, respectively.
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Knee injury forces Friday DNP Hardman didn't practice Friday due to a knee injury, Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride reports.
Impact Hardman's knee "locked up on him," per coach Andy Reid. The special teams return man and depth wide receiver will likely carry an injury designation when the Chiefs release their injury report later Friday ahead of Sunday night's game against the Chargers.
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Ready for Week 10 Hardman (shoulder/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing fully Friday.
Impact Hardman was limited both Wednesday and Thursday, but he's been cleared for Week 10 action after Friday's full session. With DeAndre Hopkins, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson also in the Chiefs' wideout mix, Hardman carries limited fantasy lineup upside ahead of Sunday's contest.
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Remains limited Thursday Hardman (shoulder/knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice.
Impact Hardman was injured in the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Bucs last Monday night, but he was able to return after getting examined in the locker room. Hardman has been serving as the Chiefs' No. 4 receiver in recent games with JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) still working his way back from injury.
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Dealing with injuries Hardman (shoulder/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Hardman exited the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers with a shoulder injury before later returning. It also now appears that the Georgia product is also dealing with a knee issue, likely sustained Monday night. Hardman's practice participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
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Musters up 17 yards Hardman caught all three of his targets for 17 total yards in Monday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Buccaneers. He also returned one punt for 30 yards.
Impact Hardman served as the team's No. 4 wide receiver because JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) was inactive. The 2019 second-round pick has produced just nine receptions for 75 yards through the last four games.
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Back in Monday night Hardman (shoulder) has returned to Monday night's game against the Buccaneers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact The punt and kick returner injured his shoulder in the first quarter on a punt return. Hardman did not record a catch before exiting. The sixth-year pro has just six catches for 58 yards on the year.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Monday night Hardman (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
Impact The punt and kick returner was injured on a 30-yard punt return in the first quarter. Hardman did not record a catch before exiting. Carson Steele and Xavier Worthy are next in line to handle kick and punt return duties, respectively.
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