KHADAREL HODGE NEWS

Placed on COVID-19 list Hodge has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact Also landing on the list was guard Joel Bitonio, with both players slated to miss Sunday's playoff opener against the Steelers after testing positive for COVID-19, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, 10 Cleveland players are on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Tuesday.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Sunday's game Hodge has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and won't be available for Sunday's playoff game against the Steelers, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact As a result, Hodge is in line to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list later Tuesday. With Hodge out and Donovan Peoples-Jones dealing with a concussion, Marvin Hall and Alexander Hollins could see added snaps behind Jarvis Landry and Rashard Higgins this weekend.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Hodge caught two of two targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Hodge returned to action after missing Week 16 while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He's been an afterthought in the passing attack all season and recently lost playing time to rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones, who had three targets Sunday before leaving with a concussion in the first half. Both of Hodge's targets came after Peoples-Jones left the game. The Browns extended their season with the win and will face the Steelers in Pittsburgh next weekend in a wild-card playoff game. Pending Peoples-Jones' status, Hodge could be in line for increased snaps and targets, though the Browns have been a run-first team. If Nick Chubb and a ground gamer that totaled 192 yards and averaged 6.2 yards per carry Sunday are working, there may not be much opportunity for Hodge.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Restored from COVID list The Browns reinstated Hodge from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Along with Hodge, the Browns also activated Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Jarvis Landry and Jacob Phillips after all five players sat out last week's loss to the Jets following their respective placements on the list. Before sitting out the Week 16 game, Hodge had seemingly been usurped by Peoples-Jones as the Browns' No. 3 receiver, so the former may not be in line for much work on offense in Sunday's game against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to come off COVID list Hodge is in line to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact As will fellow wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones, with the moves to become official later Thursday. As a result, barring any unexpected developments, the Browns will welcome the quartet back to their lineup Sunday against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns lose CB Ward for Steelers game after positive test

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DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayfield: Browns 'in our playoffs, just one week early'

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DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns add 3 more players to crowded COVID-19 reserve list

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DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not available Sunday The Browns placed Hodge (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, ruling him out for Sunday's road contest against the Jets.

Impact In addition to Hodge, fellow wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones were deemed high-risk close contacts and are unable to play Week 16. With just one WR (Marvin Hall) remaining on the active roster, Cleveland elevated Ja'Marcus Bradley and Derrick Willies from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Week 16 status up in air Hodge (undisclosed) has been deemed a high-risk close contact and may not be available Sunday versus the Jets, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact The same can be said for Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Browns haven't placed any of the quartet on the reserve/COVID-19 list yet, but a decision on each player's availability may be imminent. If all four are unable to suit up Sunday, Cleveland will be down to one healthy wide receiver (Marvin Hall) on the active roster.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols

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DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clear for Week 16 Hodge (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's road game against the Jets, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hodge spent time on injured reserve and also sat out Weeks 13 and 14 due to a hamstring injury, but he's now slated to suit up for a second straight game. In his eight appearances this season, he's managed to post a 9-155-0 line on 15 targets, making him no better than the third wide receiver in the Browns offense behind Jarvis Landry and Rashard Higgins.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited Wednesday Hodge (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hodge missed two games due to a hamstring injury before suiting up for last Sunday's win over the Giants, but it seems like the issue is still lingering. As long as the No. 3 receiver is able to keep practicing in a limited capacity, however, he should be in good shape to suit up for Week 16's road game against the Jets.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Small role in return Hodge was not targeted and played eight offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Hodge returned to action after missing two games due to a hamstring injury. That he only played eight snaps could be a case of bringing him back slowly, or it could be a sign of the team's confidence in rookie wideout Donovan Peoples-Jones. Hodge also played another eight snaps on special teams. Prior to his injury, he was the clear No. 3 wide receiver, but Peoples-Jones has thrived in his place. A clearer picture of the depth chart should emerge in Hodge's second game back in Week 16 when the Browns play the Jets.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up against G-Men Hodge (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's game against the Giants, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Prairie View A&M standout has missed each of the Browns' past two contests while recovering from a hamstring injury, but he's ready to make his return to the lineup on the primetime stage. With a combined six receptions for 104 yards over his two most-recent appearances Weeks 11 and 12, Hodge slots in third on Cleveland's WR depth chart for Sunday night.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deemed questionable for Week 15 Hodge (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hodge received the designation after the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the past two games continued to limit his participation in practice throughout the week. If Hodge can't gain clearance for Sunday's contest, Donovan Peoples-Jones would likely continue to serve as the Browns' No. 3 receiver behind Jarvis Landry and Rashard Higgins.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE