The Green Bay Packers have had difficulty finding a top wide receiver for some time, as they haven’t had one surpass 1,000 yards in a season since Davante Adams did so in 2021 with 1,553 yards. In an effort to increase competition heading into the 2025 season, the team has signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Throughout his six-year career, Hardman has accomplished notable feats, including earning one Pro Bowl selection and winning three Super Bowls, all with the Chiefs.
The Packers made the announcement on Thursday through a social media post that read, “Welcome to the squad, Mecole!” While it’s unclear whether Hardman can bounce back in 2025 after a limited season in which he played 12 games with no starts and finished with only 12 receptions, 90 yards, and no touchdowns, he has demonstrated reliability in key moments. Notably, he made the game-winning three-yard reception in the Chiefs’ overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Hardman does have the chance to make an immediate impact with the Packers, potentially stepping in for Christian Watson, who tore his ACL in Green Bay’s Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears. He could also take over return duties, a role in which he has been successful, with 134 career kick and punt returns, totaling 1,892 yards and two touchdowns.
Leave a Reply