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.
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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Jets' Justin Hardee: Comes off IR
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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
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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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Saints' Justin Hardee: Trending in right direction
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The Saints designated Hardee (groin) for a return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hardee has resided on IR since Nov. 7 while dealing with the groin issue, but the team will now have 21 days to activate him. Hardee's absence doesn't affect things from a defensive perspective, but the Illinois product will provide a boost on special teams if he's officially activated.
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Saints' Justin Hardee: Won't play Monday
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Hardee has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chargers with a hamstring injury.
Hardee didn't participate at practice this week after sustaining the hamstring injury during Week 4. The 26-year-old has exclusively played special teams so far this season, so the defense is unlikely to be impacted by his absence.
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Saints' Justin Hardee: Re-ups with Saints
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Hardee re-signed with the Saints on Monday, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.
Hardee logged 19 tackles, two passes defended and one interception across 16 games with the Saints during the 2018 regular season. Having now signed his exclusive-rights tender, the 24-year-old appears to be headed for another season as a depth cornerback and contributor on special teams.
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Saints' Justin Hardee: Clear of injury designation
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Hardee (foot) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Hardee started off the week not practicing but progressed to full participation Friday to avoid the questionable tag. The 23-year-old should serve in his usual role as a special teams contributor against the Falcons this week.
