Mecole Hardman signing with Jets | KCSN Daily 3.22
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Wednesday marked the end of an era in Kansas City. Chiefs free agent WR Mecole Hardman signed with the New York Jets on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million. The former 2019 NFL draft pick was the last remaining member of the Chiefs’ “Legion of Zoom” receiver corps featuring Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle.
Hardman leaves a two-time Super Bowl champion after four seasons in Kansas City, recording 151 receptions for 2,088 yards and 16 touchdowns during that span.
KC Laboratory - Chiefs Free Agency: What MORE Do Chiefs NEED?
KCSN’s Kent Swanson, Craig Stout, and Matt Lane talk about the second wave in NFL Free Agency and discuss who and what else the Chiefs need to add in the coming weeks.
2023 NFL free agency recap:
Free agents lost:
OL Andrew Wylie (Commanders)
FB Mike Burton (Broncos)
DT Khalen Saunders (Saints)
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Patriots)
S Juan Thornhill (Browns)
LT Orlando Brown Jr. (Bengals)
RB Ronald Jones (Cowboys)
WR Mecole Hardman (Jets)
Free agents gained:
OT Jawaan Taylor (Jaguars)
DL Charles Omenihu (49ers)
LB Drue Tranquill (Chargers)
S Mike Edwards (Buccaneers)
Players retained:
P Tommy Townsend (RFA)
DT Tershawn Wharton (RFA)
TE Jody Fortson (ERFA)
QB Shane Buechele (ERFA)
OT Prince Tega Wanogho (ERFA)
OL Nick Allegretti
DT Derrick Nnadi
Unrestricted free agents:
EDGE Carlos Dunlap
QB Chad Henne (retired)
RB Jerick McKinnon
TE Blake Bell
S Deon Bush
DT Brandon Williams
WR Justin Watson
LB Darius Harris (RFA)
Street Free Agents:
DE Frank Clark
TE Jordan Franks
RB Melvin Gordon
21 Questions - Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Free Agency LIVE Q&A
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KCSN Draft Guide:
The KCSN Draft Guide is back for the fifth year with a special edition following the team’s victory in Super Bowl LVII and with the 2023 NFL draft taking place in Kansas City. Click the image below for more information on how to pre-order.
KCSN Draft Show:
3/22 - Previewing the 2023 NFL draft - Quarterback and Running Back
KCSN's Matt Lane and Kent Swanson, along with the East-West Shrine Bowl's Eric Galko, break down the quarterback and running back classes in the 2023 NFL Draft.
3/20 - Ranking 5 BEST 2023 Chiefs NFL Mock Drafts with ESPN's Matt Miller
ESPN's Matt Miller joins KCSN's BJ Kissel to rank five of the latest NFL Mock Drafts from a handful of experts around NFL Media circles and what they're thinking right now for the Chiefs with the No. 31 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Quick Hits:
From Sports Fishing Championship: Chiefs DT Chris Jones is set to participate in a charity fishing tournament. Find out more here.
From New Heights: Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce are doing a live show at Kansas City Music Hall ahead of the 2023 NFL draft. Ticket pre-sale is available now.
Important dates:
March 7-April 19: Top 30 visits can now take place along with video or telephone interviews with draft-eligible players.
March 26-29: Annual League Meeting.
April 17: Off-season workout programs begin for teams with returning head coaches
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