Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has found an NFL home. Hardman has signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. He provides NFL experience, speed and versatility for the Colts, who are 2-4 to start the 2026 NFL season. In a corresponding move, the Colts released wide receiver Eli Pancol.

Hardman was most recently with the Buffalo Bills, who released him before the 53-man roster deadline. Hardman has bounced around the NFL in recent years after making a game-winning touchdown catch in overtime of Super Bowl 58. He has immense postseason experience and will try to help Indianapolis return to the playoffs.

Hardman most notably played with the Kansas Chiefs from 2019-2024, but he has not had a 300-yard receiving season since 2021, He won a pair of Super Bowls during his time in Kansas City. The Chiefs drafted Hardman in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

The speedster recorded a 61-yard kickoff return last season with Buffalo, but he did not post any receptions and appeared in only two games. Hardman has also had brief NFL stints with the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers.