Bills Release Hardman

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  1. Source: Bills releasing Hardman, Wishnowsky The Bills are releasing veteran returner and wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. source also confirmed to ESPN that the team is releasing veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky

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    Bleacher Report

    The Buffalo Bills plan to release veteran wide receiver and return man Mecole Hardman Jr., according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

  2. With roster cutdown day approaching on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens are trading defensive lineman C.J. Okoye to the New York Giants.

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    CBS Sports

    With NFL cutdown day fast approaching, teams continue to make moves to finalize their 53-man rosters. The first notable move on Saturday was the Ravens trading defensive lineman C.J. Okoye to the Giants for a 2028 seventh-round pick, according to ESPN.

    Reuters Sports

    Report: Giants acquire DT C.J. Okoye from Ravens - Reuters Report: Giants acquire DT C.J. Okoye from Ravens  Reuters

  3. Okoye spent two years on the Chargers' practice squad before signing with Baltimore in 2025. He started the season on the practice squad but was promoted to the active roster in October. Okoye appeared in 13 games and registered 15 tackles and a pass breakup.

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    Okoye originally entered the NFL in 2022 through the international pathway program and had been projected to play offensive line. He was assigned to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023, then switched to defense as a nose tackle.

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  1. 01 ESPN

    Tracking NFL roster cuts, other moves: Bills cut WR Hardman, Giants acquire DT Okoye We're following releases, trades, signings, practice squad additions and other intriguing moves for all 32 NFL teams.

  2. 02 CBS Sports

    Okoye was traded hours after recovering a fumble during Baltimore's preseason win over the Commanders. During his first season in Baltimore, Okoye clearly made a good impression on John Harbaugh, who is embarking on his first season as Giants coach.

  3. 03 Bleacher Report

    Wide receiver Darius Slayton's tenure with the New York Giants could reportedly be over after seven seasons.

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Original Articles (8)

US Tracking NFL roster cuts, other moves: Bills cut WR Hardman, Giants acquire DT Okoye — ESPN
US Source: Bills releasing Hardman, Wishnowsky — ESPN
US Giants-Ravens trade grades: New York aces trade by acquiring promising young defender at minimal cost — CBS Sports
US New NFL Rumors Update Darius Slayton's Giants Future Ahead of Roster Cuts, Impact on Salary Cap - Bleacher Report — Bleacher Report
US New NFL Rumors Reveal Patriots, Cardinals Trade Ahead of 2026 Roster Cuts Deadline - Bleacher Report — Bleacher Report
US Mecole Hardman Jr. Reportedly Cut by Bills, Top Potential Landing Spots in NFL Free Agency - Bleacher Report — Bleacher Report
US Ravens Reportedly Trade DL to Giants Ahead of 2026 NFL Season, Full Return Revealed - Bleacher Report — Bleacher Report
Intl Report: Giants acquire DT C.J. Okoye from Ravens - Reuters — Reuters Sports