Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Placed on Waivers Amidst NFL Break for Mild Heart Irritation
It's been a tough day for the Denver Broncos, especially when it comes to their wide receiver position.
KJ Hamler, the talented wide receiver for the Broncos, took to Instagram to reveal some unfortunate news. He has been diagnosed with pericarditis, a mild heart irritation. Despite the setback, Hamler remains optimistic and determined to return stronger than ever this season. In his Instagram post, he wrote, "I will be back on the field�better and stronger than ever�as soon as possible this season! I feel great physically and this is very frustrating for me to deal with."
In response to the situation, the Broncos made the difficult decision to waive Hamler with a non-football illness designation. However, it's important to note that this move is considered "procedural," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The team has hopes of bringing him back once he recovers, as his condition is not overly serious, and he is expected to miss weeks rather than months.
This unfortunate news adds to the uncertainty surrounding the Broncos' wide receiver position. Earlier, the team had to deal with the season-ending Achilles tear of WR Tim Patrick, who also missed the entire 2022 season due to a torn ACL suffered during training camp. With these two key players facing setbacks, the wide receiver position for the Broncos becomes a major question mark heading into the 2023 season.
For KJ Hamler, health concerns have been a recurring theme since he was drafted by the Broncos as a second-round pick from Penn State in the 2020 NFL draft. In his NFL career thus far, he has only played 23 games and has yet to finish a season with more than 381 receiving yards.
As the Broncos prepare for the upcoming season, the pressure will now be on Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy to step up and lead the wide receiver group in Hamler's absence. The team will need their contributions to fill the void left by the unfortunate injuries, and all eyes will be on them to deliver in 2023.
