Tag: Mecole Hardman

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides crucial update on Super Bowl Hero’s injury status

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provides crucial update on wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s injury status | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially going to be without their Super Bowl LVIII hero, according to the latest update. Head coach Andy Reid addressed the media on Wednesday sharing a grim report on wide receiver Mecole Hardman.

“Yeah, we’ll probably put him back on IR (Injured Reserve) there,” said Reid in reference to Hardman’s availability as his practice window was coming to a close. Divisional game standout Nikko Remigio is expected to continue his role in Hardman’s place for the remaining games.

The former Pro Bowler has been on injured reserve since Week 14 of the regular season after suffering a knee injury, and his status was in question going into the postseason. The surgery he underwent hasn’t healed quickly enough for him to be considered a realistic option for the remainder of the playoffs.

He finished his 2024 season with 12 catches for 90 yards and one touchdown, tallying 115 offensive snaps and 73 special teams snaps. He was a veteran presence in the wide receiver room while contributing efficiently on special teams as the primary returner.

If Hardman’s played his last snap with the Chiefs going into free agency this offseason, he will always be remembered for the game-winning touchdown in the 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in last year’s Super Bowl.

Will Mecole Hardman play vs Texans? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates. 

The Kansas City Chiefs have been without wide receiver Mecole Hardman since Week 13, but the Super Bowl LVIII hero returned to practice this week ahead of the team’s divisional-round playoff matchup against the Houston Texans.

Will Hardman be able to return to action against the Texans on Saturday?

Mecole Hardman injury update

Hardman has been sidelined due to a knee injury that required surgery. He was a limited participant in all of Kansas City’s practices this week and is officially listed as doubtful to play against Houston.

How long will Mecole Hardman be out?

Though the extent of Hardman’s injury remains unclear, the fact that he returned to practice this week would indicate that he should only miss one or two more games.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins, and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown lead the receiving corps. Justin Watson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Nikko Remigio have helped fill the void left by Hardman in recent weeks.

Hall of Fame LB Patrick Willis reflects on supporting 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII

@EdEastonJr spoke to PFHOF LB Patrick Willis about his support for the 49ers during San Francisco’s loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Pro Football Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Willis—on behalf of Verizon—discussed the First-Ever Super Bowl FanFest, which will bring a Super Bowl LIX experience to 30 NFL cities across the country. He also reflected on the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory over the 49ers.

“The San Francisco 49ers are the only franchise I played for in the NFL, and they have the best fans in the world,” Willis said. “Maybe I am a little biased, but we have some of the best fans in the world, and anytime I have the opportunity to be with them, be around them, celebrate with them. It’s always a great time; we had some great times together. Even though I saw him during the season, a little bit more than usual, I’m looking forward to this event (Verizon’s Super Bowl FanFest) tremendously.”

Willis, who played his eight-year career with the 49ers from 2007-2014, reflected on last season’s Super Bowl run for San Francisco while being announced as a 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class member.

“I got chills; that was a special month, a special game, a special moment,” Willis explained. “Outside of being announced for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, all while having the team that you know, blood, sweat, and tears for in the Super Bowl, it was an amazing time. I will say that, man, I thought it was just they were right there, you know, again. I know that feeling of just being that close. I thought maybe this would be the moment that play would happen, and the Niners would be able to win that sixth Super Bowl that put us, I think, put us right at the top, or with the top for most Super Bowl wins in NFL history. So it was a tough moment.”

The Chiefs won the thrilling game in overtime 25-22, with Patrick Mahomes connecting with Mecole Hardman for a touchdown, as Willis believes a key San Francisco injury affected the outcome.

“On top of that, I’m a big Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner fan, and I think that seeing Dre have his injury, as he did at a pivotal time, was a big difference,” Willis said. “I feel like things shifted a little bit when he went out of the game. It was unfortunate. But, man, it’s like that: you get that close and don’t get it done. Especially as you get older, it gets a little bit tougher each year to dig in again and go back at it. But they didn’t get it done. Unfortunately, they didn’t; as Deebo (Samuel) says, they had a Super Bowl hangover. So you know, this year didn’t go as go as well. Didn’t go well at all. They have a chance to bounce back this off-season and get some things right.”

Visit VerizonFanFest.com for a full list of events and locations and access to free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. FanFests across the country will take place on Sunday, February 9, beginning at 4pm ET / 1pm PT.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid provides injury updates on players before Week 18: ‘I can’t make any promise’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provides injury updates on players before Week 18: ‘I can’t make any promise’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 18 with nothing significant on the line that could affect their standing heading into the postseason. The game against the Denver Broncos will likely see many starters dealing with lingering injuries resting in preparation for the divisional round.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed several injured players during his weekly Zoom press conference with reporters on Monday. He immediately addressed veteran left tackle D.J. Humphries, who was out with a hamstring injury.

“You know what? He’s (D.J. Humphries) doing good,” said Reid. “I can’t make any promise. I want to get him out to practice and kind of see where we’re at so, but he is doing good in his rehab part as different than being on the field, so I like just to see how he does there.”

Reid also clarified four players who have spent time on injured reserve this season and their projections for the playoffs.

“There’s a chance with Mecole (Hardman) and potentially (Jaylen) Watson. I mean, potentially, that would be stretching,” said Reid. “But the other two (Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore), No.”

Isiah Pacheco, who injured his ribs during the Christmas Day victory, was in noticeable pain, and Reid shared his caution on handling his starting running back.

“He’ll be available. Playoff-wise,” said Reid. “Yea, he is tender. I probably should have mentioned that, but he is tender, and I’ll probably hold him back here this week in practice, just a bit, so he can be fresh and ready to go.”

The Chiefs will have plenty of new faces in the lineup on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, as the focus will remain on the postseason and having key players healthy.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals injury status of veteran wide receiver: ‘We’re evaluating it’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reveals injury status of Mecole Hardman: ‘We’re evaluating it’ | @EdEastonJr

On Friday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed unexpected news to reporters regarding a reliable player on offense and special teams. Mecole Hardman is dealing with a knee issue that could affect his availability for this Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

“Alright, as far as the injuries go, Mecole Hardman is the only one,” said Reid. “His knee locked up on him, and so we’re evaluating it right now. This was after our meeting, right before we got on the field. So, we’ll just see where he’s at with that.”

Hardman is the Chiefs’ primary kick returner and appears in multiple offensive packages. Reid responded to a follow-up question regarding his status with the same uncertainty about the Super Bowl LVIII hero.

“I don’t know that. I mean, they’re literally evaluating (him),” said Reid. “so we’ll just see where it goes.”

The Chiefs have several players on the active roster with returner experience, so they will likely prepare for the worst-case scenario if Hardman is unable to play. He is listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.

Sony Michel reflects on Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman’s Super Bowl LVIII-winning catch

Sony Michel reflects on Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s Super Bowl LVIII-winning catch w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Georgia Bulldogs legend Sony Michel, who starred as one of the top running backs in the country from 2014 to 2017 before becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Michel reveals that he teamed up with Kingsford last weekend to tailgate at his alma mater, the University of Georgia. The former Rose Bowl hero shared his thoughts on former college teammate and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s game-winning touchdown catch in Super Bowl LVIII.

“You may not win every game, but you can win every tailgate with Kingsford,” said Michel as he embraced the return to his alma mater, grilling with students in attendance for the Bulldogs’ victory over the Tennessee Volunteers while hosting the latest stop of the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour.’

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Michel and current Chiefs receiver Hardman were teammates for two seasons in Georgia. He maintains a friendship with the three-time Super Bowl champion and recalls watching the thrilling ending to last season’s Super Bowl.

“Him (Mecole Hardman) catching the game-winning touchdown. It was amazing to see you talking about a guy I’ve seen work since those college days, getting to see his hard work come to light right from the biggest stage,” said Michel. “I know what it feels like to score in those games, and it’s a wonderful feeling.”

“I was happy for him. The only thing that’s crazy, it sucks, like he’s got one up on me now. He has three Super Bowls; I have two. So that’s one of the conversations we have all the time, where it’s just like, Man, I can’t, I’m not coming out of retirement, to try to catch you. So, I’m super excited for him and how his career is going.”

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Is Mecole Hardman playing today? Injury updates for Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman is dealing with shoulder and toe injuries. Here are the latest updates.

Wide receiver Mecole Hardman has been listed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report over the past few weeks due to a variety of early-season setbacks.

Will this impact his availability today against the Buffalo Bills?

Mecole Hardman injury update

This week, the Chiefs indicated that Hardman is dealing with shoulder and toe injuries.

However, his condition didn’t keep him from being a full participant in all of Kansas City’s practices in Week 11 in preparation for Chiefs’ matchup against the Bills.

How long will Mecole Hardman be out?

Hardman is expected to continue playing through his injuries this week.

He has not yet needed to miss any time, and should be available for Kansas City’s tilt against Buffalo.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Hardman will play as backup to Xavier Worthy, who will lead the Chiefs’ receiving corps alongside DeAndre Hopkins and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Smith-Schuster is expected to make his comeback today, which may take some pressure off of Hardman, Worthy, and Justin Watson.

Georgia releases hype video before Tennessee game

UGA football releases hype video before the Tennessee game. Mecole Hardman narrates the video

The No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) host the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (8-1, 5-1) in a critical SEC game with major College Football Playoff implications.

Georgia’s hype video for the Tennessee game is narrated by former Georiga wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who was with the program in the early Kirby Smart years 2016-2018. Hardman emphasizes Georgia fans and that UGA needs bring the juice in a pivotal matchup. Hardman is now a NFL wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bring the juice is the motto for this week because this situation has the Bulldogs with their backs against the wall coming into the Tennessee game.

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The Tennessee game is viewed as a test for the Bulldogs to see if they are still amongst the elite of college football. Tennessee is looking to win this game to improve their positioning in the playoff.

Georgia and Tennessee play at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Georgia-Tennessee game will be televised on ABC.

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman refuses to be known as a ‘forgotten receiver’

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman refuses to be known as a ‘forgotten receiver’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has proven himself a reliable option on the team. He earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie and performed well in the most significant moments of the team’s successful run. He spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his role in the offense and possibly being the ‘forgotten receiver’ due to the arrival of DeAndre Hopkins.

“No, I don’t know. Man, I don’t really look at it like that. I think I’m more just; I’m always a guy of opportunity. I have always been like that since I got here, and that’s how I played that role. Whenever the opportunity comes or presents itself, just take advantage of it, no matter the circumstances.” said Hardman. “As far as a forgotten receiver. No, maybe they do. But, once I make a big play, they still know I’m there, you know, in a sense, but I’m just a guy whenever an opportunity presents itself, I just take advantage and just keep going like that.”

The three-time champion was the hero during Super Bowl LVIII, scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime. This season, he’s been primarily utilized on special teams as the team’s top returner while appearing on several offensive sets in games. Hardman has nine catches for 75 yards and has a rushing touchdown on the season through nine weeks.

Mecole Hardman injury vs Buccaneers: Latest news on Chiefs WR

#Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman is dealing with a shoulder injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs are playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Week 9 “Monday Night Football” showdown at Arrowhead Stadium.

Unfortunately, Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was injured in the first quarter of the game and had to leave the field. According to a report from the team on Twitter, Hardman sustained a shoulder injury.

Mecole Hardman Injury Update

Hardman left the game in the first quarter to have his shoulder evaluated by medical staff. It is unknown if he will return to Monday night’s game.

 

How long will Mecole Hardman be out?

It is unclear how long the wide receiver will be out. For now, the Chiefs have Hardman listed as questionable to return.

Chiefs WR depth chart

Hardman’s injury will force Kansas City to rely on DeAndre Hopkins, Justin Watson, Xavier Worthy, and Justyn Ross.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on the veteran pass-catcher’s condition as the game continues.