Greg Hardy: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free-Agent DE

While a decline in performance and off-field baggage have diminished Greg Hardy's value over the past few years, the veteran defensive end may find a new home before the 2016 season kicks off.

Continue for updates.

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Rosenhaus Comments on Hardy Interest

Friday, Aug. 12 

Hardy's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN.com's Dan Graziano that "there is some substantial team interest in Greg."

"I do believe he will be signed in the near future by either a team that suffers an injury on the defensive line or a club that realizes it simply needs more talent on the defensive front," Rosenhaus continued, per Graziano. 

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Mystery Team Reportedly Interested in Hardy

Thursday, Aug. 4

Ed Werder of ESPN reported that a "new team has expressed interest" in Hardy after Dwight Freeney signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Hardy Won't Be Making Jump to CFL

Wednesday, July 27

"Hardy inquired to us back during camp, and it was about a six-hour discussion," Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach and general manager Chris Jones said on Tuesday, via CBC News. "The league made their ruling on it, and we moved on."

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Redskins Don't Plan to Add Hardy

Tuesday, July 26

Jason Cole of Bleacher Report reported the Washington Redskins are not considering adding Hardy. Mike Jones of the Washington Post confirmed Cole's report.

Werder previously reported the Redskins were discussing adding Hardy to replace Junior Galette after the veteran tore his Achilles on Monday.

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Jaguars Not Ready to Sign Hardy Yet

Monday, July 25

Jaguars general manager David Caldwell told reporters (per John Oehser of Jaguars.com) that Hardy's workout was "about doing homework on the player," adding that no signing was imminent.

Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reported on July 22 that Jacksonville won't sign Hardy yet, despite his fit on the defense: 

NFL Network's Rand Getlin and The MMQB's Albert Breer reported on Hardy's meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 21. Cole reported the team hasn't offered Hardy a contract yet.

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Hardy Was a PR Headache for Cowboys in 2015

The Dallas Cowboys took a chance on Hardy last year—a move that came with heavy scrutiny.

At the time of Hardy's signing, the public was aware of the general details of a May 2014 domestic incident involving him. After initially being found guilty by a North Carolina judge, the assault charges against the 27-year-old were dismissed last February when his accuser didn't appear in court.

According to the Associated Press (via USA Today), District Attorney Andrew Murray said "the woman had settled her civil suit against Hardy."

Then, in November, Deadspin's Diana Moskovitz (warning: link contains graphic images and profanity) shared the full evidence against Hardy from the assault trial.

In addition to the public relations nightmare Moskovitz's report brought the Cowboys, they had to explain his more minor infractions, which included showing up late for workouts and confrontational behavior on the sideline. Cole reported Hardy partied in excess throughout the 2015 season as well.

Jacksonville signed Malik Jackson to a six-year, $85.5 million deal and will have a healthy Dante Fowler Jr. after he lost his entire rookie year to injury. Despite that, the team could still use an upgrade at defensive end.

Signing Hardy at this stage of his career means assuming his off-field history and the public perception around it. One has to question whether the headache would be worth it for the Jaguars.