The Buffalo Bills have announced the addition of veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman to their practice squad. This signing comes after a series of offseason moves involving Hardman, which were reported by NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler.
Bills’ Updated Practice Squad
The Bills’ practice squad now includes the following players:
- QB Shane Buechele
- RB Frank Gore Jr.
- WR Stephen Gosnell
- TE Keleki Latu
- OL Travis Clayton (International)
- OL Kendrick Green
- DT Zion Logue
- LB Keonta Jenkins
- CB Dane Jackson
- DE Andre Jones Jr.
- WR Gabe Davis
- G Nick Broeker
- LB Baylon Spector
- DT Tommy Akingbesote
- DB Te’Cory Couch
- DE Kingsley Jonathan
- WR Kristian Wilkerson
- WR Mecole Hardman
As Hardman’s addition exceeds the roster limit, the team will need to make corresponding adjustments.
Mecole Hardman’s Career Overview
Mecole Hardman, aged 27, was originally a second-round draft pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019. He completed his four-year contract worth $5 million with the Chiefs before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2023. During this offseason, he signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the New York Jets.
Hardman was later traded back to the Chiefs in exchange for a swap of late-round draft picks, rejoining his original team. In 2024, he re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year, $1.1 million deal.
Hardman’s performance in 2024 has seen him participate in 12 games, where he caught 12 of 14 targets for 90 yards and returned 25 kicks for a total of 335 yards.
Conclusion
The addition of Mecole Hardman to the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad highlights the team’s strategic depth as they prepare for the upcoming season. Fans will be eager to see how this move impacts the Bills’ performance moving forward.
