The Green Bay Packers dipped into the wide receiver pool of free agents on Tuesday, signing former Kansas City Chief and New York Jet speedster Mecole Hardman.

Hardman, a former second-round pick, reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Packers and brings experience as a kick returner.

A Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro returner as a rookie with the Chiefs in 2019, Hardman averaged 26.1 yards per return and had a 104-yard touchdown. 

Hardman was traded to the Jets in 2023 but played only five games before being traded back to Kansas City. 

Hartman, 5-10 and 187 pounds, ran a 4.33 40-yard dash prior to the 2019 draft.

He adds depth to the receiving crew, which is expected to have Christian Watson miss at least the first part of the 2025 season. Watson is recuperating from a surgically repaired torn ACL.