Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is set to return to the team after spending a few months as a free agent. Reports indicate that the Chiefs and Hardman have agreed on a new contract, bringing him back to the team that drafted him in the second round in 2019. Hardman has been with the Chiefs for the majority of his career, only briefly playing five games with the Jets last season where he caught just one pass.
The return of Hardman adds depth and experience to the Chiefs’ receiving group, providing another target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes to utilize in their high-powered offense. With Hardman back in the mix, the Chiefs will look to build upon their recent success and make another run at the Super Bowl title.
Hardman is best known for catching the game-winning touchdown for the Chiefs in overtime of the Super Bowl. He will now rejoin a receiving corps that has recently added first-round pick Xavier Worthy and free agent acquisition Hollywood Brown. The addition of these new players will provide additional competition for playing time and targets for Mahomes, which should only help push Hardman to become even better as a receiver.
Overall, this move by Kansas City is a smart one as they continue to build their roster around Mahomes and try to win another championship. With Hardman back on board, they have a solid group of receivers that can help them do just that.
