KhaDarel Hodge Fantasy Stats

The Atlanta Falcons informed former Pro Bowl special teams player KhaDarel Hodge (shoulder) that he will be released, a source told Marc Raimondi of ESPN. The 31-year-old veteran wide receiver appeared in 12 games in 2025 in his fourth year in Atlanta and caught just three passes on 10 targets for 31 yards and no touchdowns on offense. Hodge finished the season on Injured Reserve due to a shoulder injury, but he should be good to go for the start of next season this fall. Regardless of where Hodge lands in free agency, the former undrafted free agent won't be on the fantasy football radar and will most likely contribute more on special teams as a kick returner. In Hodge's eight NFL seasons with four different teams, he's never gone over 232 receiving yards, one touchdown, or 14 receptions.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge could be in line for a bump in volume in Week 12 against the Saints as Drake London (knee) is sidelined due to injury, with London's double-digit target volume up for grabs. The team's other back-end receiving options, David Sills V and Casey Washington, will also be vying for targets, but now in his fourth year with the team, Hodge has more familiarity in the offense and with Kirk Cousins. It may not amount to much more than a few catches, as it did in Week 8 when London was absent and Hodge compiled eight targets from Cousins, converting three of them for 31 yards. Managers in deep 14-team leagues or larger and those who play DFS could take a shot on the 30-year-old wideout as an under-the-radar lottery ticket in the event he finds the end zone.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (pectoral) is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's clash with the Miami Dolphins. The 30-year-old appeared on the Week 8 edition of the injury report because of a pec issue. However, he logged full practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. With that in mind, Hodge hasn't done much of anything for fantasy managers this season, logging 26 offensive snaps while being targeted only once. There's a chance Drake London (hip) won't play after being downgraded to questionable on Saturday. Still, even if London can't get on the field, Hodge isn't expected to benefit.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge should not be considered a playable option despite a possible opportunity Sunday against Carolina. With the Falcons unlikely to have wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder), the Falcons have an opening, but the journeyman receiver hasn't been reliable enough to count on in Week 18. Earlier this year, he one catch against Dallas despite playing 81% of offensive snaps. Hodge has just one catch in the past five weeks total, a rookie quarterback in Michael Penix Jr., and a solid Atlanta running game that figures to be the central part of the gameplan on Sunday. Managers in formats that play Week 18 have better options elsewhere.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. Hodge injured his ankle in Atlanta's second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals when he was twisted to the ground by a defender. Although the wideout didn't practice on Monday, his limited participation on Wednesday has him trending in the right direction for the season opener. Hodge caught 13 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown with Atlanta in 2022. He comes in as the Falcons' WR4 if he suits up in Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (ankle) won't return to Friday's preseason meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The wideout had one catch for seven yards before his night ended in the first half. Hodge, who signed a one-year deal during the offseason to remain in Atlanta, finished last season with only 13 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown. There should be an update on his condition soon, although his status moving ahead won't impact fantasy managers either way.

The Falcons re-signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The 28-year-old caught 13 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown while leading the team with nine special team tackles in 17 games in 2022. He will provide the Falcons WR depth and contribute on special teams. The undrafted free agent joins Drake London, Mack Hollins, Scotty Miller, and Frank Darby on the team's wide receiver depth chart. Hodge gives Atlanta versatility but is not on the fantasy radar in 2023.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to re-sign impending unrestricted free-agent wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and KhaDarel Hodge this offseason. Zaccheaus was second on the team with 40 catches for 533 yards in 2022. "Just an extremely unselfish guy and the kind of guy you want in your program," wide receivers coach T.J. Yates said. Hodge had just 13 receptions for 202 yards but led the team with nine special teams tackles. Both wideouts entered the league as undrafted free agents and can probably be brought back on affordable deals. Zaccheaus struggled with rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder under center over the final four games, catching just eight passes on 17 targets for 55 yards. Neither Zaccheaus nor Hodge will open the 2023 season on the fantasy radar.

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Hodge should primarily help the Falcons on special teams, but he'll also add much-needed depth to a depleted receiver corps due to the year-long suspension of Calvin Ridley and the departure of Russell Gage. He had a career-high 13 catches on 27 targets for 157 yards and no touchdowns in 16 games (one start) for the Detroit Lions last year. The 27-year-old began his career in 2018 with the Los Angeles Rams, and has also played for the Cleveland Browns. In his four NFL seasons, Hodge has only 30 receptions for 430 yards and no touchdowns in 55 games (two starts).

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge has found a new home with the Detroit Lions just nine days before their 2021 season opener. Hodge was released by Cleveland -- who boasts a crowded top-end receiving corps -- earlier in the week, but he should have a plethora of additional opportunities with a largely unproven cast in Detroit. While Hodge's addition doesn't immediately detract from the Week 1 DFS value of Tyrell Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond, and Quintez Cephus, the fourth-year wideout could become a consistent target of quarterback Jared Goff if given enough snaps. Hodge hauled in career highs of 11 receptions and 180 yards across nine games for the Browns last season.