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49ers WR snap count after 3 drives De'Zhaun Stribling 18 Mike Evans 15 Deebo Samuel Sr. 9 Demarcus Robinson 7 Jacob Cowing 2 KhaDarel Hodge 1 Out of 23 plays

KhaDarel Hodge is among the active wide receivers for the 49ers against the Rams, with Jordan Watkins inactive; Hodge will be part of the veteran-heavy receiver rotation.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

KhaDarel Hodge is active for the 49ers vs. Rams with Watkins inactive, maintaining his role in the receiving corps.

NegativeDepth ChartSep 10, 2026Niners Nation

49ers elevated wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad for the season opener against the Rams.

PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Elevated from practice squad to wear No. 86; undrafted free agent who stuck on Falcons roster 2022-2025 by playing 219 special teams snaps across five different units last season with six special teams tackles, though also missed five tackles.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver elevated from practice squad for Week 1. Hodge played 219 special teams snaps across five different units last season with the Falcons, recording six special teams tackles but also missing five; his roster value is tied to special teams contributions as an undrafted free agent.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Niners Nation

Receiver KhaDarel Hodge has been elevated by the 49ers for their Week 1 matchup against the Rams; this is a revenge game for Hodge, who entered the league with the Rams in 2018.

NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

The 49ers have elevated DL Ogbo Okoronkwo and WR KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad to be eligible to play against the Rams

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was cut from the Browns' 53-man roster but landed on another team's practice squad.

NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Former Browns WR signed to practice squad after not making 53-man roster.

NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Wide receiver played exceptionally well on special teams throughout preseason; initially cut on Aug. 30 but brought back to practice squad; 31-year-old earned Pro Bowl selection in 2024 with Atlanta Falcons and continues career with San Francisco.

PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsAug 31, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

The 49ers announce the following practice squad signings: LS Jon Weeks DL Ogbo Okoronkwo CB Jakob Robinson S Jalen Stroman DL Sebastian Valdez LB Jalen Graham WR Wesley Grimes WR Will Pauling WR KhaDarel Hodge RB Sincere McCormick OL Drake Nugent OL Isaac Alarcon TE Khalil Dinkins

PositiveNewsAug 31, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

The 49ers are signing DL Sebastian Valdez and WR KhaDarel Hodge to the practice squad, per @mattbarrows

NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

The 49ers have released WR KhaDarel Hodge

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was expected to travel with the 49ers to Australia for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday; whether this represents a handshake deal after his release or an initial 53-man roster spot remains unclear.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge is expected to travel to Australia on Wednesday for the 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Whether this represents a handshake deal after being released or if he makes the initial 53-man roster remains to be seen.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Niners Nation

KhaDarel Hodge had timely catches and big plays on special teams that really stood out in the preseason finale, showcasing his value to the 49ers roster.

PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The veteran 49ers receiver is stepping up as a backup option in San Francisco's injury-depleted wideout group; matched rookie De'Zhaun Stribling with four catches for 46 yards in limited preseason action against the Chargers.

PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The veteran 49ers wide receiver finished with four catches for 46 yards amid limited action against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. The source notes that 'the backups have been showing up, especially so against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night,' suggesting Hodge is making an impression as the team deals with injuries to its top three projected wide receivers (Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Pearsall).

PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hodge posted a strong 78.8 grade in 26 snaps, indicating solid performance among the wide receiver group.

PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hodge caught a 20-yard pass from Mac Jones over the middle to bring the 49ers into field goal range just before halftime.

PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hodge caught a 20-yard pass from Mac Jones just before halftime, helping the 49ers move into field goal range and set up a successful kick.

PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Bolts From The Blue

KhaDarel Hodge is one of the wide receivers Purdy is throwing to during camp, receiving tight-window throws as Purdy works through progressions with his No. 1 receiver unavailable.

NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

49ers signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge after working out multiple receiver candidates. The signing addresses the team's thin wide receiver depth as they deal with 20 players currently injured.

NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Niners Nation

Signed by the 49ers as the team dealt with 20 players currently injured and thin depth at wide receiver. Hodge was signed after the team worked out several players.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hodge was signed by the 49ers as a veteran wide receiver to provide depth in a position group hit by injuries during training camp; he reunites with defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who is bringing in familiar faces.

PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hodge is a new 49ers signing and former Raheem Morris player. The source notes: "Hodge lined up primarily on the outside with the Falcons. While he's likely nothing more than a camp body, that nugget is important as it would allow De'Zhaun Stribling, or maybe Deebo Samuel, or whichever player they want to focus on getting more slot reps." His outside alignment creates flexibility for the 49ers' slot receiver usage.

NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Niners Nation

Hodge lined up primarily on the outside with the Falcons and joins the 49ers as a former Raheem Morris player. The source notes he's likely nothing more than a camp body, but his outside alignment is important because it would allow De'Zhaun Stribling, Deebo Samuel, or other players to focus on getting more slot reps.

NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Veteran wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge was signed by the 49ers on Aug. 5 to provide additional depth at receiver as the team addresses its injury-plagued wide receiver room.

PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

The 49ers worked out the following players today: OG Kion Smith OG Braeden Daniels OT Ryan Mosesso WR Kristian Wilkerson WR Donovan Peoples-Jones WR KhaDarel Hodge — signed today via: @premefootball | h/t: @TheSFNiners

Hodge was added to the 49ers receiver room as insurance to run one-on-ones in training camp, indicating a depth-chart addition driven by injuries to the primary receiver group.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hodge signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent from 2018 and former Raheem Morris player after four seasons with the Falcons. He lined up primarily on the outside with Atlanta, registering only three receptions in 2025 and seven in 2024 after 14 catches for 232 yards in 2023. The source characterizes him as likely nothing more than a camp body, though his outside alignment could free up slot reps for De'Zhaun Stribling, Deebo Samuel, or other 49ers receivers.

NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Undrafted free agent from 2018 class signed by 49ers after four seasons with Atlanta Falcons; 6'2", 210 pounds; registered 3 receptions in 2025, 7 in 2024, 14 in 2023 (232 yards), and 13 in 2022 (202 yards); lined up primarily on the outside with Falcons; likely camp body role.

NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026Niners Nation

31-year-old veteran signed by 49ers after four seasons with Falcons; career totals of 67 catches for 1,026 yards and two touchdowns; last season caught three passes for 31 yards in 12 games with most playing time on special teams; joins team dealing with receiver injuries including season-ending knee injury to Ricky Pearsall.

NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Worked out by the Bills on Thursday, July 30, as a tryout candidate for the wide receiver position amid the team's need for depth following Jalen Virgil's NFI release and Tyrell Shavers' Active/PUP status.

NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

Worked out by the Buffalo Bills on Thursday after practice as the team seeks to address wide receiver depth following Jalen Virgil's NFI release and Tyrell Shavers' Active/PUP status.

NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL