Hammond was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Hammond joined Denver on Aug. 21 after participating in the XFL season with the DC Defenders. He'll now need to pursue a new opportunity if he wants to be with an NFL franchise this season.
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Broncos' Josh Hammond: Lands in Denver
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The Broncos signed Hammond on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hammond was in the XFL earlier this year, catching 34 passes for 331 yards and one touchdown for the DC Defenders. The 25-year-old last appeared in an NFL game back in 2021 with the Jaguars when he saw action on 13 offensive snaps across two games. He's yet to catch a regular-season pass.
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Josh Hammond: Waived by New England
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The Patriots waived Hammond on Tuesday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Hammond signed with the Jaguars in 2020 as an undrafted free agent and subsequently spent the majority of the next two seasons on their practice squad before signing with the Patriots this offseason. He caught four of 12 targets for 33 yards across three preseason games and now finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.
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Patriots' Josh Hammond: Signs with Pats
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The Patriots picked up Hammond on Friday,
Hammond signed with the Jaguars in 2020 as an undrafted free agent. He subsequently spent the majority of the last two seasons on their practice squad, but did get elevated to the active roster for the two games in 2021. He will now look to make an impression in New England.
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Josh Hammond: Let go by Eagles
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Hammond was waived by Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Hammond was claimed off waivers from the Jaguars in May. He suited up for twice for Jacksonville last season, but he failed to tally any stats. The 24-year-old now will work to earn a chance elsewhere.
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Eagles' Josh Hammond: Claimed Tuesday
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Hammond was picked up off waivers by the Eagles on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Hammond appeared in two games in 2021 and was waived by Jacksonville on Monday after two seasons with the team. The 2020 undrafted free agent has yet to receive a target in his professional career.
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Josh Hammond: Let go Monday
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Hammond was waived by the Jaguars on Monday.
Hammond had signed a reserve/future contract in January after appearing in two games for Jacksonville last season. The Florida product likely will have to sign elsewhere to earn an NFL chance next season.
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Jaguars' Josh Hammond: Sticks with Jacksonville
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Hammond signed a reserve/future deal with the Jaguars on Monday.
Hammond was elevated for two games -- Week 16 and 18 -- during the 2021 campaign. During those contests, he played 15 total snaps (13 offensive) but didn't record any counting stats.
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Jaguars' Josh Hammond: Elevated Saturday
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Hammond was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Saturday.
Hammond was also elevated in Week 16 and played eight offensive snaps with no statistics. He was on the practice squad COVID-19 list and was forced to miss the team's Week 17 matchup, but he will have the chance to record the first catch of his career Sunday against the Colts.
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Josh Hammond: Lands on practice squad COVID list
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Hammond (undisclosed) was placed on the Jaguars' practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Hammond was elevated to the Jaguars' active roster for Sunday's loss to the Jets and made his NFL debut, playing eight offensive snaps. The 23-year-old will have to clear protocols before returning to the team facilities, which makes a second straight elevation in Week 17 unlikely.
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Jaguars' Josh Hammond: Promoted to active roster
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Hammond has been elevated to the Jaguars' active roster ahed of Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Hammond will slot in as the team's No. 5 wide receiver. He will also presumably be available to help out on special teams. This will be his NFL debut.
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Jaguars' Josh Hammond: Leads team in receiving
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Hammond caught six of seven targets for 55 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to the Browns.
Hammond led Jacksonville in both catches and receiving yards while playing only 21 offensive snaps, but his 7.9 yards per target isn't much to get excited about. The 23-year-old played in the second half when C.J. Beathard and Jake Luton were at quarterback, and at this point, the wideout is likely competing for a spot on the practice squad.
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Jaguars' Josh Hammond: Stays with Jags
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The Jaguars signed Hammond to a reserve/future contract Monday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Hammond didn't receive any on-field opportunities with Jacksonville this season, but he's secured himself a spot in the organization heading into the new league year. The Florida alum will continue to provide depth at wide receiver as he pursues his NFL debut.
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Josh Hammond: Shifts to COVID-19 list
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The Jaguars placed Hammond on the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hammond either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. Before returning to team activities, Hammond will be required to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols.
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Josh Hammond: Activated from COVID-19 list
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The Jaguars activated Hammond off the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday.
Hammond is one of 11 players cleared to return from the COVID-19 list for Jacksonville on Thursday. He's eligible to immediately resume participating in practice squad activities.
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Josh Hammond: Shifts to COVID-19 list
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The Jaguars placed Hammond on the practice squad COVID-19 list Saturday.
Hammond has either contracted the virus or come into close contact with an infected person. Before returning to team activities, Hammond needs to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
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Josh Hammond: Bumped to practice squad
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Hammond cleared waivers Sunday and signed with the Jaguars' practice squad.
Hammond capped off his final season at Florida with a 27-346-2 line, and he was unable to earn a roster spot through training camp. The team will retain him on the practice squad with hopes of developing the wideout.
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Josh Hammond: Joining Jacksonville
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Hammond is slated to sign with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.
The rookie wideout spent his collegiate career at Florida and will remain in the state for his first NFL opportunity. Hammond caught 27 passes for 346 yards and two touchdowns during the 2019 season.
