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After the Buffalo Bills’ shocking blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the team is bringing in a wide receiver with Super Bowl pedigree.
The Bills, needing a spark from their wide receiver room, signed Mecole Hardman to their practice squad, according to ESPN. Hardman had been on the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad but was cut in September.
The Bills didn’t add anyone at the trade deadline to help quarterback Josh Allen on the edge, so they traded for the 27-year-old Hardman.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (12) plays against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on February 11, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)
Hardman’s most notable moment of his six-year career came in Super Bowl LVIII when he caught the game-winning touchdown from Patrick Mahomes in overtime to beat the San Francisco 49ers.
The Bills have relied on Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer and Curtis Samuel to be their top receivers this season, but none have elevated their game to become a true No. 1 wide receiver.
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Wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs lifts the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Bills’ lack of explosive playmakers was present in their 30-13 loss to the Dolphins. Shakir led the team with seven catches for 58 yards, with much of his production coming when the play was out of reach.
Shakir leads the team with 45 catches for 457 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Dalton Kincaid is the team’s next leading receiver with 29 catches for 448 yards and four touchdowns.
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Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
In 80 career games, Hardman has 178 catches for 2,302 yards and 16 touchdowns, and the Bills are hoping the Super Bowl LVIII hero can provide a spark.
The Bills fell to 6-3 with the loss and will look to bounce back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) on Sunday. ‘
