Hardy was waived by the Broncos on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Hardy was let go Monday after signing with the team Aug. 10. The running back appeared in three games with the Cowboys last season, compiling 29 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries. Hardy will likely have to settle for a practice squad spot on whatever team he joins next.
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Broncos' JaQuan Hardy: Signs with Denver
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Hardy signed a contract with the Broncos on Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Hardy was expected to sign with the Eagles in July, but the team ultimately decided against bringing him on. However, after trying out for both the Broncos and Steelers over the past week, the undrafted running back has found himself back on an NFL roster. Hardy was elevated from Dallas' practice squad for three games during his 2021 rookie season, totaling four rushes for 29 yards and one touchdown over eight offensive snaps. He, along with fellow recently signed running back Stevie Scott, will likely operate as emergency options during Denver's preseason contest against the Cowboys on Saturday.
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JaQuan Hardy: Tries out with multiple teams
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Hardy was brought in for a free-agency workout by both the Broncos and Steelers this past week, Mike Klis of 9News Denver and Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com report.
Hardy was expected to sign with the Eagles in July, but the team ultimately decided against bringing him on. The undrafted running back was elevated from Dallas' practice squad for three games during his 2021 rookie season, totaling four rushes for 29 yards and one touchdown over eight offensive snaps.
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Eagles' JaQuan Hardy: Signing with Eagles
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Hardy is signing with the Eagles on Sunday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Hardy was let go by the Cowboys in mid-July and drew interest from the Vikings in free agency, but he'll ultimately join the Eagles for training camp. The 24-year-old appeared in three games for Dallas last year and logged four carries for 29 yards and a touchdown.
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JaQuan Hardy: Let go by Dallas
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Hardy was waived by the Cowboys on Thursday, Nick Eatman of the team's official site reports.
Hardy was removed from Dallas' roster in order to make room for linebacker Malik Jefferson, who was signed in a corresponding move Thursday. The undrafted running back was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad for three games last season, finishing with four rushing attempts over eight offensive snaps. Teams will now have an opportunity to claim Hardy off waivers before he hits free agency.
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Cowboys' JaQuan Hardy: Remains with Cowboys
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The Cowboys signed Hardy to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Hardy failed to make the Cowboys' final 53-man roster but found a spot on the team's practice squad prior to the season. The undrafted free agent was elevated to the team's active roster three times over the final five weeks of the season and played on at least 58 percent of the Cowboys' special-teams snaps in each of these games. The running back finished his rookie campaign with four carries for 29 yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with 15 yards as a kick returner.
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JaQuan Hardy: Demoted to practice squad
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Hardy reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Hardy saw his most action of the season in a blowout against the Eagles, rushing three times for 26 yards and a touchdown. He finishes the regular season with four carries for 29 yards and 15 yards as a kick returner.
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Cowboys' JaQuan Hardy: Elevated by Cowboys
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Hardy was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad Saturday.
Hardy tested positive for COVID-19 in late December but will join the active roster for the third time this season. He played primarily on special teams across his first two appearances of the year.
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JaQuan Hardy: Returns to practice squad
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Hardy (illness) was restored to the Cowboys' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hardy tested positive for the virus and wasn't elevated for Sunday's blowout win over Washington. However, the soon-to-be 24-year-old has cleared protocols and will be eligible for his third elevation of the season. Before his placement on the COVID-19 list, Hardy had been added to the active roster in each of the Cowboys' two previous games, totaling 36 special teams snaps and two offensive snaps.
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JaQuan Hardy: Bumped from roster
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Hardy reverted to Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Hardy was elevated for the team's Week 14 matchup against Washington due to the absence of Tony Pollard (foot). Hardy saw only two offensive snaps but earned one rushing attempt. His more substantial role came on special teams, which was highlighted by one kick return for 15 yards.
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Cowboys' JaQuan Hardy: Elevated for Week 14
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Hardy was elevated from Dallas' practice squad Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hardy was waived by the Cowboys at the end of August and has spent the entirety of the season on the team's practice squad. The move likely indicates that Dallas will be without No. 2 running back Tony Pollard (foot) Sunday against Washington, meaning Hardy should figure in as the team's third option behind Ezekiel Elliott and Corey Clement. Hardy, an undrafted rookie, rushed for 1,554 yards on 204 carries in his senior season with Division II Tiffin.
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JaQuan Hardy: Sent to waivers
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The Cowboys waived Hardy on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hardy was competing with fellow UDFA Brenden Knox for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. He will likely land on Dallas' practice squad if he clears waivers unclaimed.
