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Justin Hardee: Cut by Browns
Hardee was released by the Browns on Tuesday.
Hardee compiled 11 total tackles (eight solo) with the Browns in the preseason, but he ultimately didn't do enough to earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. The cornerback has appeared in at least 10 games in each of his seven prior NFL seasons and will likely find another opportunity elsewhere in the near future.
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Browns' Justin Hardee: Enters concussion protocols
Hardee is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against Seattle after entering concussion protocols, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hardee was taken out of the game in the third quarter. He got checked out in the medical blue tent before eventually going to the locker room. Hardee registered two solo tackles before exiting Saturday's contest.
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Browns' Justin Hardee: Finds new home
Hardee signed a one-year contract with the Browns on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hardee has been a special teams contributor for the Jets each of the past seasons and made a Pro Bowl appearance in 2022. Considering he's only played one defensive snap in the last three seasons, he'll likely fill the same role in Cleveland.
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Jets' Justin Hardee: Comes off IR
The Jets activated Hardee (hamstring) to their active roster Saturday.
Hardee has appeared in just five games for New York this season, but it now seems as if he's completely moved past his hamstring issue. The 29-year-old cornerback was selected to the Pro Bowl as a special-teamer in 2022, and he's expected to help fortify the Jets' special teams unit for the remainder of the season.
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Jets' Justin Hardee: Designated from IR
Hardee (hamstring) was designated to return from the Jets' injured reserve Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
The Jets now have 21 days to officially activate Hardee off injured reserve, where he's spent the past seven weeks since suffering a hamstring injury versus the Broncos. The 29-year-old was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and can contribute on special teams once he returns.
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Jets' Justin Hardee: Officially lands on IR
Hardee (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Hardee suffered the injury in Week 5 against the Broncos and has since had surgery. He's projected to be sidelined for 4-to-6-weeks, potentially setting him up to return from IR when first eligible Week 11. Listed as a cornerback, Hardee had appeared exclusively this season on special teams, where he's a core contributor for the Jets.
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Jets' Justin Hardee: Out 4-to-6 weeks
Hardee underwent hamstring surgery Friday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Hardee's timeline for recovery indicates an IR stint is likely. He was injured in Sunday's 31-21 victory over the Broncos and subsequently aggravated the injury at practice this week. Although he only provides depth on defense, the 29-year-old is one of the Jets' top special teams players.
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Jets' Justin Hardee: Won't play vs. Eagles
Hardee (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.
Hardee will be sidelined for a regular-season game for the first time since 2021. He's played 114 snaps, all on special teams, through five contests in 2023.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 200 lbs |
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH |
Age: 30 |
School: Illinois |
Experience: 8 |