KhaDarel Hodge Fantasy

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.

Sep. 3rd • 3:29 PM

The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge on Tuesday, ending the wideout's two-year tenure with the team. Hodge turned in a solid preseason, posting two touchdowns over Cleveland's three games. The veteran may not be without a job for long as the Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that the team would like to bring Hodge back, possibly as a member of the practice squad. The move opens up a spot for preseason standout Donovan Peoples-Jones to ascend to a bigger role in the Cleveland offense in 2021.

Aug. 31st • 3:47 PM

The Cleveland Browns placed a tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge on Monday. Hodge had a career-high 11 catches for 180 yards in his second season with Cleveland in 2020. He also continued to serve as one of the team's most valuable special teams players. Hodge spent some time on the COVID-19 list and was limited to nine total games because of multiple hamstring injuries. The 26-year-old is expected to make around $2.18 million in 2021 and will continue to serve as a special-teamer and wide receiver depth. There's a chance he could see an expanded role this year if the team moves on from Odell Beckham Jr. Rashard Higgins is also a free agent, so Hodge could see more playing time behind Jarvis Landry and Donovan Peoples-Jones.

Mar. 16th • 5:43 PM