In March, the New York Jets signed Mecole Hardman — the former Kansas City Chiefs second-round pick out of the 2019 NFL Draft — to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million.
From the current NFL standings to team depth charts to coverage of every game in the 18-week NFL schedule, we have all the news from around the league to keep you up to speed!
2023 NFL Trade Candidate | New York Jets WR Mecole Hardman
A source with knowledge of the situation said the team targeted Hardman for his speed. And while he would not project to catch a lot of passes compared to second-year WR Garrett Wilson and veteran WR Allen Lazard, Hardman’s speed would be a good complement to them as well as others at the position.
MORE: Mecole Hardman Landing Spots
However, through six games, the fifth-year pro only has one reception and clearly has no role with the team so far.
Hardman’s salary of just $1.1 million is very tradeable (and would be prorated for the rest of the way if he’s moved), but so far, there hasn’t been much interest elsewhere in his services, sources said.