He was a second-team All-Pro returner as a rookie in 2019, when he had a 104-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and he also had a 67-yard punt return TD in 2020.

On the next play, Love connected with Mecole Hardman over the middle but he was unable to get out of bounds and time ran out. The No. 3 offense did find the end zone.

Nixon, an All-Pro kickoff returner in 2022 and 2023, said the day after the Packers’ 22-10 playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that he’s “kind of through with” returning kicks.

Hardman should face lighter competition for the kick returner role this summer. The Packers still have All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon. However, after Green Bay’s 22-10 Wild Card loss to the ...

Roster building is a 365-day process, but the Packers' heavy lifting is complete. With free agency and the draft in the books, it's time for our early 53-man roster predictions.

He deserves a chance to crack a regular rotation. Mecole Hardman on Packers roster bubble after Matthew Golden NFL Draft pick Hardman hasn't exactly lost a step at 27 years old.

After Nixon was named a first-team All-Pro for his kick-return prowess in both 2022 and 2023, the NFL enacted a rule change that moved touchbacks from the 25-yard line to the 30 for the 2024 season.

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Before the Green Bay Packers shuffled their offensive line, general manager Brian Gutekunst let Elgton Jenkins know his job would change. Jenkins wasn’t left in the dark on moving ...

Green Bay will likely draft at least one receiver, even after signing Mecole Hardman. The team had rumored interest in Cooper Kupp, who signed with the Seattle Seahawks, and they could revisit the ...

If that's what's asked of him. It's been a few years since Hardman ran a 4.33 at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he's still a premium athlete. I think it's good to bring in a veteran's perspective, too.

In 2024, Hardman returned 20 punts for a 10.2-yard average and 32 kicks for a 26.4-yard average. Hardman’s Likely Role with the Packers ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2025 / 10:04 PM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will be leaving the Chiefs in free agency for the second time in his career.