Daequan Hardy: Everything you need to know

Hardy (undisclosed) reverted to Pittsburgh's injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Hardy is now set to remain with the Steelers despite having previously been waived with an injury designation. As the 24-year-old will be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign, he will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 season.

Hardy (shoulder) recorded four total tackles (two solo) in Saturday's 23-19 preseason win over the Buccaneers. Hardy returned to action after suffering a shoulder injury in the Bills' preseason opener against the Giants. The cornerback played all 57 of the team's defensive snaps in the contest, while also adding six snaps with the special-teams unit. Hardy remains an unlikely candidate to stick around the initial 53-man roster in Buffalo, but he certainly could join the team's practice squad in 2025.

Hardy is doubtful to return to Saturday's preseason game against the Giants due to a shoulder injury. Hardy suffered the injury during a punt return and will undergo X-rays to determine the severity of the injury. The rookie sixth-rounder is competing for a depth spot at corner on the Bills' 53-man roster.