When Will Mecole Hardman Jr. Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football I... rotoballer.com Sat 12/2/23 12:30 AM

Mecole Hardman Jr. has had an interesting season, but not a very productive one for fantasy footballers.Hardman Jr. signed with the New York Jets in the offseason to be part of a revamped receiving corps that was supposed to be buoyed by Aaron Rodgers' pinpoint passes. One drive into the season, however, Rodgers' tore his Achilles, and Hardman Jr.'s fantasy value went from mediocre to minimal.Hardman Jr. was eventually traded back to the receiver-starved Kansas City Chiefs so he could have a ...

Mecole Hardman Jr. Undergoes Successful Surgery rotoballer.com Mon 11/27/23 7:13 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) said that he had successful surgery on Monday to fix his sprained right thumb. Hardman injured his thumb early in the team's Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 and was placed on Injured Reserve before the club's Week 12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. In his four games since rejoining the Chiefs after being traded from the New York Jets, Hardman had just eight catches on 10 targets for 41 yards and no ...

Mecole Hardman Jr. Lands On Injured Reserve rotoballer.com Sat 11/25/23 3:30 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) landed on the injured reserve list on Saturday. The wideout injured his thumb during Monday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and had already been ruled out for the Week 12 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the injury must be more severe than initially believed, and it's possible he won't be seen again for the rest of the regular season. Hardman, who returned to the Chiefs after only five games with the Jets this season, ...

Mecole Hardman Jr. Ruled Out Against Raiders rotoballer.com Fri 11/24/23 2:17 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hardman sprained his thumb early in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was unable to practice all week. The 25-year-old has mostly specialized as a return man on special teams for the Chiefs since returning this year. He hasn't been a factor on offense, catching eight of his 10 targets for 41 yards in four ...

Mecole Hardman Jr. Misses Thursday's Practice rotoballer.com Fri 11/24/23 9:34 AM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. The speedy wideout was forced to exit early in Week 11 due to a thumb injury and was unable to return. At the moment, it sounds like Hardman is trending in the wrong direction heading into Week 12. Hardman has been a returner on special teams and played a small role on offense. His absence wouldn't have much of an impact on the Chiefs offense for this weekend's game.

Mecole Hardman Jr. Dealing With Sprained Thumb rotoballer.com Wed 11/22/23 3:37 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) isn't practicing on Wednesday due to a sprained thumb that he suffered in the Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. In four games since returning to the Chiefs this year, Hardman has been a non-factor on offense, catching eight passes on 10 targets for 41 yards. He's more of an asset on special teams for Kansas City as kick returner. If the 25-year-old is unable to get cleared to play in Week 12 against the division-rival Las ...

Mecole Hardman Jr. Questionable To Return On Monday Night rotoballer.com Mon 11/20/23 9:11 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) exited Monday night's game in the first quarter due to a thumb injury. The team has announced that he's questionable to return. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for more updates as they're still figuring out the severity of the issue. He hasn't been very relevant in fantasy football this year, but Patrick Mahomes could use all of his offensive weapons against a tough Philadelphia Eagles team.

Mecole Hardman Jr. Returning To Chiefs In Trade rotoballer.com Wed 10/18/23 3:36 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. from the New York Jets on Wednesday in exchange for a late-round draft pick, according to sources. Hardman quickly fell out of favor in his first year in New York, catching just one of his three targets for six yards in five games played. He didn't play more than 30 percent of the offensive snaps in any of his five contests while being buried behind Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb. The 25-year-old will now return...

Mecole Hardman Jr., Xavier Gipson Active For Week 6 rotoballer.com Sun 10/15/23 3:26 PM

New York Jets wide receivers Mecole Hardman Jr. (coach's decision) and Xavier Gipson (ankle) are officially active for Sunday's clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hardman makes his return after being a healthy scratch last week. Meanwhile, Gipson will suit up despite being listed as questionable. Both players are merely depth options and should not be rostered in redraft leagues.

Mecole Hardman Jr. Could Be Traded rotoballer.com Tue 10/10/23 11:15 AM

The New York Jets are looking at options for wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., including a potential trade, according to league sources. Hardman was a healthy scratch in the Week 5 win over the Denver Broncos and has not been in the team's plans despite signing a one-year, $4 million deal in free agency in the offseason with a chance to earn a total of $5.5 million. The 25-year-old former second-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 out of Georgia caught his only target for a six-yard ...