MECOLE HARDMAN NEWS

Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Mecole Hardman active vs. Bengals in AFC Championship Game The Chiefs have tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Mecole Hardman available against the Bengals in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game at G...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Returns to action Sunday Hardman (pelvis) is listed as active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals.

Impact In his first game action since Week 9, Hardman will add speed and experience to a Kansas City wideout corps that also includes JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore and Marcus Kemp. In that context, Hardman, who logged 25 catches on 34 targets for 297 yards and four touchdowns through eight games prior to being sidelined, profiles as a speculative fantasy option in his return to the Chiefs' pass-catching mix Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Sunday Hardman (pelvis) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' offi...

Impact Hardman, who last suited up for game action in Week 9, appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's 6:30 ET kickoff, and If he's available versus Cincinnati, the 2019 second-rounder would add valuable speed and depth to a wideout corps that also includes JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore and Justin Watson (illness, questionable). Prior to being sidelined, Hardman had recorded 25 catches on 34 targets for 297 yards and four touchdowns in eight games.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Hardman (pelvis) remained limited at practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Coach Andy Reid told McMullen on Thursday that the team is "going to take it day-by-day" with Hardman as Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals approaches. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the wideout heads into the weekend with an official injury designation or cleared to face Cincinnati.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Hardman (pelvis) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Hardman was unable to practice last week ahead of the Chiefs' divisional-round win over the Jaguars, but his ability to work Wednesday in any capacity has the wideout trending in the right direction in advance of Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bengals. If he's available this weekend, Hardman will add speed and experience to a Kansas City wideout corps that also includes JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney and Justin Watson.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line to practice Hardman (pelvis) will practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Andy Reid noted that Hardman, who last suited up Week 9, "feels better than he did the last couple weeks" and "seems to be in a good place" as Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals approaches. The Chiefs' upcoming injury report will clarify Hardman's official participation level in Wednesday's session, but the wideout appears to be trending in the right direction at this stage of the week.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars, Chiefs both healthy for divisional-round matchup

Jaguars right guard Brandon Scherff and wide receiver Jamal Agnew, both of whom were questionable for the playoff game in Kansas City, are active against the Chiefs on Saturday aft...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs' Mecole Hardman misses third day of practice, not likely to play vs. Jaguars The Chiefs aren’t expecting to have wide receiver Mecole Hardman available against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round at G...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chiefs' Mecole Hardman misses third day of practice, not likely to play vs. Jaguars The Chiefs aren’t expecting to have wide receiver Mecole Hardman available against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round at G...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • BND.COM

Won't play Saturday Hardman (pelvis) has been ruled out for Saturday's playoff contest against the Jaguars.

Impact Hardman was unable to practice this week, so he'll target a potential return to action a week from Sunday, should Kansas City advance to the AFC Championship Game with a win over Jacksonville. In his continued absence this weekend, Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore are candidates to handle added opportunities behind the team's top two wide receivers, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Hardman (pelvis) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Hardman, who was also listed as a non-participant Tuesday, has one more chance to return to the practice field ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Jaguars. If Hardman remains sidelined this weekend, Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore would be in line for added opportunities between the Chiefs' top two wideouts, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy Chiefs back to work, eye Jags in divisional round

The Kansas City Chiefs returned from their week off for having the No. 1 seed in the AFC and everyone was on the practice field but wide receiver Mecole Hardman on Tuesday

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman still not practicing. Here's the latest Hardman and his teammates are coming off a bye and extra rest, but he still wasn’t practicing on Tuesday.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Not practicing Tuesday Hardman (pelvis) won't practice Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. "It's not responding the way he wants it to," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said of Hardman's injury.

Impact After suffering the abdominal injury coming out of Kansas City's Week 9 win over the Titans, Hardman was moved to injured reserve before being cleared Dec. 14 to rejoin the team for practice. He appeared to be making progress and was officially activated and added back to the 53-man roster Jan. 4, but he didn't play in the regular-season finale against the Raiders after experiencing a setback during practice. Despite Kansas City being on bye for the first round of the postseason, Hardman doesn't seem to have made much progress, and his absence from practice doesn't bode well for his chances of playing in Saturday's divisional-round game against the Jaguars. If the speedster remains sidelined, Kadarius Toney and Justin Watson would likely share duties as the No. 3 receiver in Kansas City's playoff opener.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Hardman (pelvis) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Hardman, who last suited up in Week 9, was listed as questionable by the Chiefs after practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday and he'll sit this one out with an eye toward returning to action in the playoffs. In his continued absence, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney, Justin Watson and Ihmir Smith-Marsette will handle the Chiefs' Week 18 wideout duties.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday's contest Hardman (pelvis) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raiders after practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday.

Impact Hardman, who last suited up Week 9, may end up being a game-time decision for the contest. If he's cleared to play, he'll likely be subject to a limited workload, according to Charles Goldman of USA Today. Head coach Andy Reid said after Thursday's practice that, if active, Hardman will be subject to a similar restriction with his snaps that Kadarius Toney previously faced in his return from a three-game absence due to injury Week 15, noting that he'll be "holding [Hardman] back, I'm sure, if we get to that point." Reid wasn't willing to put a number on Hardman's snap count, but if the speedster is active, he looks like he might be sharing the No. 3 receiver role with Toney and Justin Watson.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs activate WR Mecole Hardman off injured reserve

The Chiefs activated wide receiver Mecole Hardman from injured reserve on Wednesday, less than an hour before the deadline to decide whether to place him on the active roster or en...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited practice Wednesday Hardman was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a pelvis injury.

Impact The Chiefs activated Hardman from injured reserve earlier Wednesday after he hadn't played since Week 9 due to abdominal soreness, but given that he's still not practicing fully due to what's a related pelvis injury, the wideout's status for Saturday's game against the Raiders remains uncertain. Thursday's injury report will reveal whether Hardman approaches the contest with an injury designation or if he's cleared to play.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Chiefs activated Hardman (abdomen) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Hardman, who last suited up Week 9, will bolster the Chiefs' pass-catching depth for Saturday's regular-season finale versus the Raiders and the team's upcoming playoff run. The team has yet to reveal its plans for Hardman in Week 18, given that he was a limited participant at practice Wednesday. When healthy enough to log a full allotment of snaps, Harman brings speed and experience to a wideout corps that also features JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Kadarius Toney. Prior to missing time with an abdominal issue, Hardman caught 25 of his 34 targets for 297 yards and four touchdowns in eight games.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs Activate Mecole Hardman From Injured Reserve List Kansas City officially places Hardman back on the 53-man roster with not much time to spare.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • SI.COM

Chiefs to be without WR Hardman vs. Broncos after setback

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman experienced a setback in practice this week and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, leaving his status for th...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman suffers setback, won't play vs. Denver Broncos on Sunday Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will remain on injured reserve.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't play after setback Hardman (abdomen) won't play in Sunday's game against the Broncos, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Coach Andy Reid revealed that Hardman suffered a setback Wednesday, which explains his subsequent absence from practice. Hardman will have one more chance to return from injured reserve before the end of the regular season when the Chiefs face the Raiders in Week 18. He must be activated from injured reserve by next week in order to play again this season, so Kansas City will likely do so with an eye on having Hardman in the postseason, regardless of his Week 18 availability.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs face Broncos as they try to keep pace atop AFC

The Chiefs will be trying to keep pace with Buffalo for the best record in the AFC when the West Division champs face Denver for the second time in three weeks on Sunday

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not seen at practice Thursday Hardman (abdomen) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact After being designated for return from injured reserve Dec. 14, Hardman has been practicing for the past two-plus weeks, with head coach Andy Reid suggesting Wednesday that the receiver would likely be activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. Hardman's absence from practice suddenly makes his availability for Sunday less of a sure bet, though he could put to rest some of the concern about his status by getting back on the field Friday in some capacity. Since the Chiefs have a full 21-day window to evaluate Hardman before he would need to be added back to the 53-man roster, the team can wait until next week to activate him if there's any concern he won't be ready to play against Denver.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE