Mecole Hardman Jr. Ruled Out Against Raiders

Mecole Hardman Jr. Ruled Out Against Raiders

12 months ago

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hardman sprained his thumb early in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was unable to practice all week. The 25-year-old has mostly specialized as a return man on special teams for the Chiefs since returning this year. He hasn't been a factor on offense, catching eight of his 10 targets for 41 yards in four games. It's hard to really trust any Chiefs pass-catcher not named Travis Kelce in 2023. Rookie Rashee Rice has been the most targeted receiver. Richie James could be active for KC with Hardman out this week, but he's nothing more than receiver depth behind the likes of Rice, Justin Watson, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney.

Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen