Houston Texans Hardee was signed by the
Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017. He was waived on September 2.
New Orleans Saints On September 7, 2017, Hardee was signed to the
practice squad of the
New Orleans Saints. He was promoted to the active roster on September 23. In Week 9 against the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hardee blocked a
punt by
Bryan Anger and returned it for a
touchdown in a 30–10 win. He was recognized as the
National Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his accomplishment. Hardee finished the season making 10 combined
tackles in 14 regular-season games and 2 post-season games.
2018 In Week 4 against the
New York Giants, in the first quarter on a fourth down, quarterback
Taysom Hill threw a 10 yard pass to Hardee, where he made his first NFL career
reception. This gave his team a first down in a drive ending in a
field goal, in a Saints win. In Week 5, against the
Washington Redskins, Hardee caught his first NFL career
interception, a short pass thrown by quarterback
Alex Smith that was returned for 77 yards. This play ended at Washington's 4-yard line, setting up a quick drive for a Saints touchdown. He also made 2
pass deflections in the Saints' 43-19 win. He finished the season playing in all 16 regular-season games and 2 post-season games, making 20 combined tackles, 1 reception, 2 passes deflected and 1 interception.
2019 Hardee played in all 16 regular-season games and the Saints' single postseason game, making a combined 11 tackles.
2020 On March 23, 2020, Hardee re-signed with the Saints. He was placed on
injured reserve on November 6 with a groin injury. He was activated on December 12. He finished the season participating in 10 regular-season games and 2 post-season games, making 8 combined tackles.
New York Jets 2021 Hardee signed a three-year, $5.25 million contract with the
New York Jets on March 18, 2021. He played in 16 regular-season games, making 12 combined tackles.
2022 In Week 4, against the
Pittsburgh Steelers, Hardee forced a fumble on
return specialist Gunner Olszewski in a Steelers' punt return at the start of the third quarter, which was recovered by
James Pierre. The Jets went on to win that game 24–20. He finished the season with 14 combined tackles and 1 forced fumble within 17 regular-season games. Hardee was awarded his first
Pro Bowl and NFLPA
All-Pro selections for the
special teams position after his performance during the
2022 season.
2023 On October 14, 2023, Hardee was placed on injured reserve with a
hamstring injury. He was activated on December 2. Hardee played 11 games during the
2023 season, making five total tackles on special teams.
Cleveland Browns On April 2, 2024, Hardee signed with the
Cleveland Browns. He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 10.
Carolina Panthers On September 24, 2024, Hardee signed with the
Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was released on October 4.
Tennessee Titans On October 29, 2024, Hardee was signed to the
Tennessee Titans' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 2. He played nine games with the Titans, making three tackles on special teams. On April 1, 2025, Hardee re-signed with the Titans on a one-year contract. He was released on April 18. ==References==