Mecole Hardman

The free-agent and two-time Super Bowl champ is officially moving on from Kansas City.

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught 25 passes for 297 yards and scored six total touchdowns in 2022.

Either way, the Jets have one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the [NFL](https://theathletic.com/nfl/) at this moment. The four-time MVP also said the hold-up is that the Packers are “digging their heels” in on trade compensation. [Packers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/packers/), and Davis is the safest bet to depart — whether that’s in the trade or as a cap casualty. Last week, the Packers quarterback told “The Pat McAfee Show” that Perhaps one or both will be included in an eventual Rodgers trade with the If nothing else, Hardman brings an element of speed to the Jets’ offense.

Thought to be on track for a decent payday, Hardman will settle for a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. Hardman's Jets pact can max out at $6.5MM.

[Davante Adams](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamDa01.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr). [Garrett Wilson](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsGa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr), [Corey Davis](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaviCo03.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr) and [Elijah Moore](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorEl00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr). Hardman’s arrival also stands to impede [a Jets pursuit of](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/03/jets-interested-in-odell-beckham-jr-giants-out-of-mix) [Odell Beckham Jr.](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BeckOd00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr), who appeared [on Rodgers’ wish list](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/03/aaron-rodgers-jets-free-agency-wish-list-includes-odell-beckham-jr-marcedes-lewis). [Follow @PFRumors](https://twitter.com/PFRumors) But the team remains [on the hunt for a higher-profile receiver](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/03/wr-notes-hopkins-cardinals-chiefs-ridley-falcons-browns-goodwin-giants-slayton-texans-dolphins). [JuJu Smith-Schuster](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJu00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr). Rodgers has also been [connected to wanting](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/03/jets-working-to-sign-wr-allen-lazard) [Randall Cobb](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CobbRa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr) — ahead of what would be a 13th season — to join the Jets. [Aaron Rodgers](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RodgAa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr) is likely coming to the Jets, which will put Hardman on the opposite path ex-Chiefs teammate [Marquez Valdes-Scantling](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/ValdMa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr) traversed when he switched from Rodgers to [Patrick Mahomes](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr) as his quarterback. Coming off [groin surgery](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2023/03/afc-west-notes-waller-raiders-jones-nagy-chiefs-kafka-hardman-broncos-wilson-glasgow-darby-chargers), the 5-foot-10 pass catcher did not command a hefty commitment. The Chiefs often used the Georgia product in the return game and on gadget plays; he displayed his penchant for gadget success last season, scoring three touchdowns (two rushing) in a blowout of the 49ers. [tweets](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1638609798488031232). A former second-round pick drafted during [Tyreek Hill](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HillTy00.htm?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.profootballrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-22_pfr)‘s second major off-field scandal — when it was not certain if the All-Pro would return to the Chiefs — Hardman teamed with Hill for three seasons and was part of Kansas City’s attack after the elite speed merchant left for Miami.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports Hardman's contract is worth up to $6.5 million. With the Jets adding Hardman and Allen Lazard, receiver Corey Davis' time with ...

Hardman has also returned punts and kicks. He caught 25 passes for 297 yards with four touchdowns and took four carries for 31 yards with two TDs. He had displayed strong durability through his first three seasons, but injuries limited him to just eight games in 2022.

Gang Green agreed to a one-year deal with former Chiefs' wide receiver Mecole Hardman worth up to $6.5 million according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

He pairs with reigning offensive rookie of the year, Garrett Wilson, and other receivers like Allen Lazard and Elijah Moore. A former second-round pick out of Georgia, Hardman totaled 150 catches and over 2,000 yards in four seasons with Kansas City. Hardman has also been a threat on jet sweeps with the former Chief totaling over six yards a carry and two touchdowns over his tenure.

The Jets agreed to a deal with wideout Mecole Hardman and then promptly agreed to trade receiver Elijah Moore to the Browns on Wednesday.

The Jets also have [Corey Davis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3042778/corey-davis) and [Denzel Mims](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035403/denzel-mims), both entering the final year of their contact. [Garrett Wilson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4569618/garrett-wilson), the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, as the top three receivers. [Deshaun Watson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3122840/deshaun-watson) was Cleveland's priority this offseason offensively. He returned to catch two passes for 10 yards in the AFC Championship Game but sat out Super Bowl LVII. Almost simultaneously, they finalized a free agent contract with his replacement, former [Kansas City Chiefs](/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs) wideout [Mecole Hardman](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035004/mecole-hardman). In fact, 10 of Hardman's 16 receiving touchdowns came out of the slot, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. He also rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns. A second-round pick in 2021, Moore was considered a key part of the Jets' foundation, especially after a promising rookie year (43 catches, 538 yards, 5 touchdowns). They replaced LaFleur with Nathaniel Hackett and made a splash last week by signing Moore's production improved over the second half of the season, but his overall numbers were disappointing -- 37 catches, 446 yards and one touchdown. The Jets sent Moore and their 2023 third-round pick (No. Hardman agreed to a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The New York Jets signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman then immediately traded Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns.

Later in the season, he [caught a game-winning touchdown](https://www.outkick.com/new-york-jets-elijah-moore-zach-wilson-quarterback-mike-white-future/). [complained about his role](https://www.outkick.com/new-york-jets-elijah-moore-zach-wilson-chemistry-issues-response/) in the offense. And Moore, despite the problems, can PLAY. Then, the team didn’t have virtually the same player — Mecole Hardman — already on the roster. The Jets immediately flipped Moore to the Cleveland Browns. New York sends Moore and a 2023 third-round pick (#74 overall) to Cleveland for a 2023 second-round pick (#42 overall).

Kansas City Chiefs former draft pick Mecole Hardman signed deal with New York Jets. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero had first report.

[second round of the 2019 NFL Draft](https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article229734609.html), has agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Jets, a source close to the situation confirmed to The Star on Wednesday afternoon. The 25-year-old Hardman had no health issues before this season. He returned for KC in the playoffs,

The wide receiver corps for the New York Jets will look noticeably different in 2023. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Jets have agreed to a one-year…

Still, he should be a major factor in the team's revamped receiving corps as the Jets try to end their league-high 12-year playoff drought next season. Shortly after that, NFL Network's [Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1638627037882490886) reported that the Jets are trading wideout Elijah Moore and their 2023 third-round pick (No. [Jeremy Fowler](https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1638609711393120256), the Jets have agreed to a one-year deal with former Kansas City Chiefs speedster Mecole Hardman.

Kansas City Chiefs free agent WR Mecole Hardman is set to sign with the New York Jets, per multiple reports.

He also returned 39 kickoffs for 927 yards and a score. On special teams, he had 62 punt returns for 555 yards and a touchdown. He’ll add that element to a New York offense that is hopeful to land Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in trade.

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Although he did manage to score six touchdowns (four receiving and two rushing) over his eight games in 2022. [the Eagles](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/philadelphia-eagles). A groin and abdomen injury sidelined Hardman for nine games. Hardman has racked up 2,088 receiving yards on 151 catches. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) [potential trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/packers-ceo-mark-murphy-sworn-secrecy-over-aaron-rodgers-jets-situation).

The Jets now have two second-round draft picks after sending Moore to the Browns, which ended a disappointing tenure for the receiver.

[Browns](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/browns/), whom the Jets will face in Cleveland this season. All of a sudden, the Jets have their first-round pick and two second-round picks (No. [traded](https://theathletic.com/4336986/2023/03/22/jets-trade-elijah-moore-browns/) Moore to the Browns along with a third-round pick for Cleveland’s second-round pick (42nd overall) in the [2023 NFL Draft](https://theathletic.com/nfl/draft/), multiple team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic. Even if Hardman wasn’t as much of a deep threat as you’d think in Kansas City, his speed should help open up the offense to more explosive plays. Hardman missed the Chiefs’ final nine games last season, plus their divisional-round playoff game and the Super Bowl, because of a core muscle issue that required surgery in February. Hardman has 16 receiving touchdowns in his career, and 10 came when he was lined up in the slot. The Jets have also been tied to other receivers (Randall Cobb, [Odell Beckham Jr.](https://theathletic.com/4326353/2023/03/20/odell-beckham-jets-nfl-free-agency/)), so it felt as though the writing was on the wall. Throughout his career, Hardman has lined up in the slot and outside in a pretty even split, and that versatility clearly appeals to the Jets. And Moore is off to the After his blowup a few days later in practice, the Jets told him to stay in New Jersey for the Week 7 game at Denver. It would be difficult to call Moore’s tenure with the Jets as anything but a disappointment, especially after he had such a promising start. The Jets had insisted, even after Moore’s trade request, that he was an important part of their future.

The NFL offseason is a hectic time for teams, coaches, players, and all others involved. Between contract negotiations, free agencies, and draft prospects, ...

With Mecole Hardman signing with the Jets, Tyreek Hill signaled the end of an era with one symbolic tweet upon hearing the news.

Hill is with the Dolphins, Watkins has been with two teams since he left and no one knows where Thomas is. In 2019, Kansas City came into with a receiving corps that featured Hill, Hardman, Sammy Watkins and De’Anthony Thomas (among others) to go along with tight end Travis Kelce. After all, catching passes from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and winning a Super Bowl title in the process would be memories worth having.

NFL News: The New York Jets reached a one-year contract with Mecole Hardman on Wednesday and then agreed to trade fellow wide receiver Elijah Moore to the ...

He made the Pro Bowl as a rookie return specialist with the Chiefs, who selected him in the second round of the 2019 draft. Moore, who turns 23 next week, had 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdown in 16 games last season. In the reported trade for Moore, the Jets also sent a third-round pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft in exchange for a second-round selection.

On Wednesday, wide receiver Mecole Hardman became the latest Kansas City Chiefs player to find a new home, according to multiple reports. Hardman is heading ...

Hardman has faced crowded receiver rooms throughout his time in Kansas City. Hardman faced injuries throughout the 2022 season — his contract year — which led to appearances in only eight regular-season games. As the story goes, Hill remained available — which left Hardman with more of a gadget role throughout his four-year stint in Kansas City.

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[cornerback David Long Jr.](https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/raiders-sign-free-agent-cb-david-long-jr-to-one-year-deal/)and [tight end Austin Hooper](https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/las-vegas-radiers-signing-austin-hooper-sign-darren-waller/)on Wednesday. [The Jacksonville Jaguars signed running back D’Ernest Johnson](https://jaguarswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/dernest-johnson-jaguars-browns-nfl-free-agency/)to a one-year deal. [The San Fransisco 49ers signed DE Austin Bryant](https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/49ers-to-sign-free-agent-austin-bryant/)to a one-year deal. They also re-signed a key member of their special teams unit in [cornerback Kemon Hall](https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2023/3/22/23652484/chargers-news-nfl-free-agency-kemon-hall-troy-reeder-vikings). Fluker, who is attempting a comeback to the NFL, could be a fit for K.C](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/21/kansas-city-chiefs-2023-nfl-free-agency-dj-fluker-comeback-alabama-pro-day-workout/). [Mecole Hardman signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the New York Jets](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/kansas-city-chiefs-2023-nfl-free-agency-mecole-hardman-new-york-jets-signed/)on Wednesday. [The Cowboys signed former Chiefs’ running back Ronald Jones](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/21/kansas-city-chiefs-2023-nfl-free-agency-ronald-jones-dallas-cowboys-signed/)on Tuesday. [the Jets traded receiver Elijah Moore and a third-round pick to the Cleveland Browns](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/22/browns-jets-trade-elijah-moore/)for a second-round pick. [Subscribe](https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/newsletters) to get more Chiefs news delivered to your inbox every day. Wilson should be recovered in time for the Broncos’ offseason program this spring. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 24th and will take place at the Kansas City Music Hall. Hardman was a second-round pick in 2019, catching 151 passes for 2,088 yards and 16 touchdowns, along with 20 carries for 125 yards and two touchdowns in four seasons for K.C.

Hardman, a product of Georgia, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 56th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. He played four ...

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, here is a breakdown of the route types Hardman ran in 2021 (based on the percentage of his route-running snaps in which he ran each route type tracked by NGS). It’s on these post routes where Hardman did a lot of his damage as a deep receiver. Hardman’s route distribution is quite extreme, as he is either well above or well below the positional average in many different route types. Hardman ranked third in the NFL with 241 receiving yards off screens in 2021 (14.2 yards per game). These issues have been magnified in games where Hardman was asked to play a more featured role. Hardman was used as a rusher even more frequently in the playoffs. Couple Hardman’s screen-game prowess with his production as a rusher, and he is the ultimate “gadget guy”. Hardman has just 90 catches in his career that were not a screen or a deep pass, which is a paltry 1.6 per game. The Chiefs targeted Hardman 220 times in his 57 games, an average of 3.9 targets per game. Kansas City also utilized Hardman in the run game. Throughout all four of his years with the Chiefs, Hardman played approximately half of the snaps for Kansas City’s offense. Over his 57 career games, Hardman was on the field for 48% of the offensive snaps on average.

Scored 23 TDs 4 Different Ways, Earned 2 Super Bowl Rings in His 4 Seasons with Chiefs.

He reeled off a 104-yard kickoff return touchdown against the Chargers as a rookie in 2019 and the next season creased the Dolphins' punt cover unit for a 67-yard TD return at Miami. He started in KC's Super Bowl LIV win over San Francisco (and then-defensive coordinator Robert Saleh). Hardman (5-10, 187) was a standout WR at Georgia for two seasons.

Hardman to be a boost to receiving corps and special teams. Moore deal to Browns brings back second-round pick.

He returned for the AFC championship game and had two catches for 10 yards and rushed twice for 7 yards before reinjuring his abdomen. The Jets will have three of the top 50 picks in the draft next month: Nos. Hardman played in only eight regular-season games last season because of an abdominal injury. The 25-year-old Hardman spent his first four seasons with the Chiefs after being a second-round draft pick out of Georgia in 2019. 74 pick in this year's draft to Cleveland for the 42nd overall selection on Wednesday. Hardman also adds value on special teams.

The New York Jets made a big offseason move, adding WR Mecole Hardman from the Kansas City Chiefs to their roster. And while Craig Carton is celebrates the ...

There aren't too many receivers across the NFL that are faster than Mecole Hardman. Even with a recent rash of injuries, the Jets are expecting big things.

His ability to make plays on jet sweeps and other creative plays leaves a lot of creativity on the table for the new offense that is expected to be run. And while it doesn’t appear a role has been specifically carved out just yet, it provides New York offense another wrinkle to their group that will make them even harder to defend in 2023. New York’s newest offensive weapon can be used in a variety of ways. The return game is something I love to do and probably will continue to do here.” Hardman said. Ultimately though, the main reason why he chose the Jets had to do with the current roster in front. Definitely not one of my worries right now.” Hardman said when he was unveiled as the newest member of the Jets Thursday afternoon.

The New York Jets and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman agreed to terms on a one-year deal Wednesday, according to a person with ...

74 pick](https://apnews.com/article/browns-jets-trade-nfl-5a6670f77c44ed93146b600976a8be61) in this year’s draft to Cleveland for the 42nd overall selection, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. He returned for the AFC championship game and had two catches for 10 yards and rushed twice for 7 yards before reinjuring his abdomen. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Jets hadn’t announced the agreement. Hardman played in only eight regular-season games last season because of an abdominal injury. The 25-year-old Hardman spent his first four seasons with the Chiefs after being a second-round draft pick out of Georgia in 2019. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized, but the Jets will have three of the top 50 picks in the draft next month: Nos.