{"id":94,"date":"2025-08-26T17:15:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T07:16:04","slug":"bills-cut-fan-favorite-kj-hamler-whats-next-for-the-hard-knocks-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/?p=94","title":{"rendered":"Bills Cut Fan-Favorite KJ Hamler: What\u2019s Next for the Hard Knocks Star?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Buffalo Bills have made a significant roster move, releasing wide receiver KJ Hamler. This decision comes as NFL teams are trimming their rosters down to 53 players ahead of the regular season. Hamler, who had become a fan favorite and a notable presence on this year\u2019s Hard Knocks<\/em> series, now faces an uncertain future in the league. [1, 2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamler\u2019s career has been a challenging one, largely impacted by a series of injuries. A former second-round pick by the Denver Broncos out of Penn State, he showed promise in his rookie year, catching 30 passes and three touchdowns. However, his subsequent seasons have been plagued by health issues. He played in just three games in 2021 and seven in 2022, missing the entire 2023 season due to injury. [1, 2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite these setbacks, Hamler\u2019s determination to make the Bills\u2019 roster was a central storyline on Hard Knocks<\/em>. His quest resonated with viewers, as he openly shared his struggles and his unwavering belief in his ability to compete at the highest level. As he famously stated on the show, \u201cNobody said this road would be easy. As long as I am grinding and as long as I\u2019m here, I always have a shot.\u201d [2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the release is a setback, it\u2019s not necessarily the end of Hamler\u2019s time in Buffalo or his NFL career. It\u2019s common for players released during final roster cuts to be re-signed to the practice squad if they clear waivers. Given his popularity and the Bills\u2019 familiarity with his potential, it\u2019s a strong possibility that Hamler could return to the team\u2019s practice squad. Alternatively, another NFL team might claim him, offering him a fresh start. [1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamler\u2019s journey serves as a reminder of the brutal business side of the NFL, where talent and effort sometimes collide with the harsh realities of injuries and roster limitations. Regardless of where he lands next, KJ Hamler\u2019s story of perseverance and his candidness on Hard Knocks<\/em> have left a lasting impression on fans and will undoubtedly continue to be followed closely. [1, 2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

[1] https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/buffalo-bills-release-fan-favorite-162944760.html<\/a>
[2] https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/bills-release-kj-hamler<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a blog expert for CelebPulse USA, I\u2019m diving into the latest NFL news, specifically the surprising release of wide receiver KJ Hamler by the Buffalo Bills. This article explores the reasons behind the move, Hamler\u2019s journey through injuries, and what this means for the fan-favorite and Hard Knocks star. Get ready for an in-depth look at this significant roster change!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":95,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,25],"tags":[29,30,31],"class_list":["post-94","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-sports","tag-news","tag-us-news","tag-us-update"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=94"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94\/revisions\/96"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/95"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=94"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=94"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatisnewis.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=94"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}