Mecole Hardman

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, WR Mecole Hardman has signed a deal with the New York Jets. It's a one-year deal for the former Chief.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman helps fill the role left when the Jets let go of WR Braxton Berrios, operating as a slot WR, gadget guy and return man. A one-year deal makes sense too, especially if the Jets see themselves in a winning window right now. Hardman averages roughly 13 yards per touch and has 19 career all-purpose touchdowns, providing the Jets with further versatility in a very deep WR room.

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed WR Mecole Hardman on injured reserve, marking him as out for the Super Bowl.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman had returned to action after missing months of games, receiving four touches for 17 yards in the AFC championship game. However, he was seeking clearance to play in the Super Bowl as he dealt with a pelvic injury. He could not get cleared and was placed on IR so the team could elevate RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Andy Reid said Thursday he doubts Mecole Hardman will be able to play in the Super Bowl.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman missed almost the entire second half of the regular season before suffering another injury in the AFC Championship. The majority of the Chiefs wide receiver room is banged up right now and they'll likely be without Hardman against the Eagles.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was the only player on the team not to log a full practice, though he logged a limited practice after failing to practice last week.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman has not played a game since Nov. 6 as he has dealt with an injury that has left him sidelined for an extended time. However, he has returned to practice, even just in a limited role. There’s a chance he could make his return, though his status should be monitored. In his absence, WR Kadarius Toney saw an increased role in the divisional round.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs are ruling out WR Mecole Hardman for the divisional round.

Fantasy Impact

Hardman has not played since Week 9 as he has dealt with a pelvis injury. Outside of TE Travis Kelce, the leading receivers for the Chiefs since Hardman’s injury have been WR JuJu Smith-Schuster and RB Jerick McKinnon, who both operate the short area of the field. Against the Jaguars, expect similar results.