ISAIAH HODGINS NEWS

Sticks with Bills Hodgins signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on Monday.

Impact Hodgins spent the season on Buffalo's practice squad after failing to make the season-opening roster. The 2020 sixth-round pick was elevated for one game this year and played four offensive snaps without receiving a target.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on practice squad Hodgins reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Hodgins was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's matchup against New England with both Cole Beasley (illness) and Gabriel Davis (illness) unavailable. Even so, he managed only four offensive snaps and did not record a stat. If both Beasley and Davis remain sidelined, Hodgins could be elevated again for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of big game Hodgins was elevated from the Bills' practice squad Friday.

Impact Hodgins has yet to play a pro offensive snap after being drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2020 Draft. That could change Sunday in New England, as the Bills are depleted on offense due to a heavy COVID-19 impact -- notably, receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis are in the protocols and will miss the game -- so the team will have to dial up some plays for folks like Hodgins who normally woudn't be out there. We'll see if he's made active with Sunday's roster announcement, but that seems like a likely path right now even if it's just to put Hodgins on special teams.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Buffalo's practice squad Hodgins (knee) was added to the Bills' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Hodgins dealt with a knee injury late in camp and failed to secure a spot on Buffalo's 53-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization as part of the practice squad. The 2020 sixth-rounder totaled 86 receptions for 1,171 yards and 13 touchdowns in his final season at Oregon State but hasn't yet made his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can't eek out roster spot Hodgins (knee) was waived by Buffalo on Tuesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact In the end, the knee injury cost him a chance to make a late run at Jake Kumerow and Marquez Stevenson for a final receiver spot. The Bills run plenty of four-wide and even five-wide sets, so we imagine the team has an eye on getting Hodgins onto the practice squad if no other team claims him, especially since he was coming off a strong training camp prior to the injury.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Hodgins (knee) is considered day-to-day, but he may be able to practice within the next week, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact The knee issue emerged for Hodgins in the team's first preseason game Aug. 13, and he has yet to retake the field. Hodgins had some momentum with strong reviews from the coaching staff regarding his play at OTAs and early on in training camp. However, this injury seemingly puts his roster spot in jeopardy, as he's also competing with Jake Kumerow and Marquez Stevenson for a role among the receiver corps.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Hodgins (knee) will not play Saturday against the Bears, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact The second-year wide receiver is competing for one of the team's final roster spots so this is obviously not an ideal situation. The likes of Jake Kumerow, Marquez Stevenson and Brandon Powell could see more playing time as a result.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Monday Hodgins missed Monday's practice due to a knee injury suffered in Friday's preseason win over Detroit, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact While we'll see if the second-year man can get some work in ahead of the second preseason game Saturday, any missed time could prove costly since there's a pretty close battle going on ahead of the season for the last 1-to-2 spots in the receiving corps.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over Lions

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AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forced out Friday Hodgins had to leave Friday's preseason game against the Lions due to a knee injury, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact Hodgins caught his only target for 13 yards before departing. This could potentially be a tough break for the second-year man, as he's competing with several others for one of the final receiving spots. Hodgins was said to be having a strong camp up to this point, and the hope is that the injury is minor and allows him to get back in action soon.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Fairburn: Isaiah Hodgins had a long touchdown catch from... - The Athletic Isaiah Hodgins had a long touchdown catch from Mitchell Trubisky that was among the highlights of Bills practice Monday. Hodgins, who is ent...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Isaiah Hodgins wants to show the Bills the wait was worth it after missing his first year to injury As he enters his second season, Hodgins has the perspective to think his “redshirt” first season in the NFL will be a long-term benefit.

JULY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Catching attention ' WR Isaiah Hodgins earns praise for his work in the Bills 2021 offseason program The second-year wide receiver missed his rookie season with a shoulder injury and after a successful OTA/Minicamp run he’s ready to make an...

JUNE 27, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Making strong early impression Hodgins has received praise from coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen for his impressive work during OTAs and minicamp after posting a standout performance in the sessio...

Impact Hodgins reportedly impressed during last year's training camp as well but was sidelined before the season began by a shoulder injury that required surgery, and he never returned. He essentially enters 2021 as a rookie and has a lot of talent ahead of him, so he will need to continue impressing in training camp if he wants to secure a spot on the final roster. Hodgins should at least have some preseason action in 2021 to show what he can do.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ready for Year 2 Hodgins has shed his red non-contact jersey during this week's practices after shoulder surgery caused him to miss his entire 2020 season, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site r...

Impact The Bills had high hopes for the Oregon State product after selecting him in the sixth round last season, but he never set foot on the field and is finally ready to begin what will essentially be his first real NFL season. "He's surprisingly quick and I'm not talking long speed, he's got that too, but just a short game quickness and getting off of jam and make it a good release," said quarterback Josh Allen this week. High praise from Allen aside, Hodgins has a fight on his hands just to make the final roster for the start of the season, as the Bills have almost everyone back from last year's high-powered offense, while veteran Emmanuel Sanders replaces the departed John Brown.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Hodgins making an impact during offseason practices One of the strengths of the Buffalo Bills offense is certainly the wide receiver position especially with players like Stefon Diggs, Cole Be...

JUNE 16, 2021 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Bills minicamp Day 1 observations: Star Lotuelei, Isaiah Hodgins flashing & more Get updates and video from today's practice.

JUNE 15, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Done for 2020 Hodgins will miss the rest of the season after having shoulder surgery this week, The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Hodgins suffered the injury before his season even got started. The team was hoping to activate the sixth-round rookie for the stretch run, but ultimately surgery was needed and he'll have to look toward next season to get his NFL career off the ground.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bills wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins out for season after shoulder surgery Hodgins, a sixth-round pick, posted a photo on social media and said, "God's timing is always perfect! Surgery went well. Time to bounce bac...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Bills rookie WR Isaiah Hodgins shares he recently had surgery Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins doesn’t appear to be coming off the team’s injured reserve list any time soon. Bills Wire’s Bradl...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Returns to practice The Bills designated Hodgins (shoulder) to return from injured reserve Monday, opening the 21-day window for him to be activated, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie sixth-round pick showed enough in training camp to make the active roster, but he was subsequently placed on IR before playing a game. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound wide receiver is eligible to play in the Week 12 matchup against the Chargers if the upcoming practice week goes well. Rookie Gabriel Davis has already proven to be an effective depth option for the Bills, so Hodgins will shoot for the No. 5 receiver role once he's ready.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes

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OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could require surgery Hodgins may need shoulder surgery, but the Bills hope that rest will be enough for him to return this season, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Hodgins was placed on injured reserve Sunday and is required to miss at least three games as a result, and the team is hoping he'll be recovered enough to return by then. At some point, however, he'll likely need surgery. The rookie sixth-round pick is eligible to return in Week 4 versus the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR The Bills placed Hodgins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The nature and severity of Hodgins' injury remain undisclosed, but he'll be eligible to return to the active roster after a minimum of three weeks. When healthy, Hodgins could find himself in position to compete for No. 4 receiver snaps with Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Andre Roberts.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE