Buffalo Bills release veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr

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Buffalo Bills release veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr
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The Buffalo Bills released veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. on Saturday as the team moves to finalize its roster ahead of the upcoming season. Hardman, a three-time Super Bowl winner, spent part of the previous season with Buffalo after joining late in the year. His release follows a preseason period marked by performance struggles and competition from other depth players. Ray Davis secured a roster spot, and Trent Sherfield performed well during the preseason, contributing to the decision to cut the veteran. Hardman is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any of the other 31 NFL teams, while Buffalo retains the option to re-sign him should he go unclaimed.

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  • The Buffalo Bills released veteran receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. on Saturday.
  • Hardman is a three-time Super Bowl winner who previously played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Ray Davis and Trent Sherfield earned roster spots over the veteran receiver.
  • Hardman is currently a free agent eligible to sign with any NFL team.
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The Buffalo Bills, like most NFL teams, have started cutting players to finalize their squad. Insider Jeremy Fowler reports that the Bills are releasing Super Bowl-winning veteran receiver who spent years with the Kansas City Chiefs. Experienced receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., a three-time Super Bowl winner with the Chiefs, is being let go on Saturday. […] The post “Dude Drops Everything”: NFL Fans React As Bills Cut Super Bowl Winning Receiver “With No Hands” appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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