The Buffalo Bills are adding a dynamic playmaker to the mix. Wide receiver and return specialist Mecole Hardman has been signed to the Bills 53-man roster ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, just days after signing to the Bills’ practice squad.
Hardman joined Buffalo on Wednesday, shortly after the team failed to make a move at the trade deadline. The veteran was released back in September by the Green Bay Packers. He told reporters that he’s simply grateful for another opportunity, especially one that puts him alongside another MVP quarterback in Josh Allen.
Hardman spent six seasons with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, where he became a Super Bowl champion three times over. After a brief stint in New Jersey with the New York Jets, Hardman made subsequent stops back in Kansas City and then in Green Bay.
His speed and versatility make him both a vertical threat and a weapon to use on special teams, both areas the Bills need help in. The Bills have cycled through returners for much of the season, with Brandon Codringtom frequently being downgraded to the inactive list as a healthy scratch. In a corresponding move, the team released cornerback/return specialist Brandon Codrington today.
Beyond special teams, Hardman could carve out a role on the offense. His experience and explosiveness could add an important element the Bills have lacked. When asked about his expected role in Buffalo, Hardman told reporters, “I’m just here for wherever they need me at, wherever they want me to step up at, and give it my best.”
Hardman’s debut in a Bills uniform could come as soon as tomorrow given his signing from the practice squad.
