KHADAREL HODGE NEWS

Cleared to practice The Browns designated Hodge (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact The transaction will give the Browns up to 21 days to evaluate Hodge for a return to the 53-man roster, but the wideout isn't expected to need the full three weeks before being activated. According to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he expects Hodge to be available for the team's Week 8 game against the Raiders, so assuming the wideout incurs no setbacks with his hamstring in practices over the next three days, he should be cleared to suit up Sunday. With Odell Beckham (knee) suffering a season-ending ACL tear Week 7, Hodge should get the chance to compete with rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones for a regular spot in three-receiver sets alongside starters Jarvis Landry and Rashard Higgins.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Slated to return Week 8 Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he expects Hodge (hamstring) to return this Sunday against the Raiders, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Hodge has missed the past four games due to a hamstring injury, but he's in line to start practicing this week, which would open a 21-day window for him to return from IR. This would be a timely return for the Browns, as they lost star receiver Odell Beckham (torn ACL) for the season during this past Sunday's win over the Bengals. Upon his return to action, Hodge could handle a decent workload immediately, although rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones looks like the favorite to snag the No. 3 role moving forward. Hodge produced three receptions for 51 yards over the first three games this year.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR The Browns placed Hodge (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hodge suffered a hamstring injury during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's 49-38 win over the Cowboys, and coach Kevin Stefanski declared Monday that the wideout was week-to-week. With his IR placement, he'll officially miss at least the next three games and will be eligible to return Week 7 against the Raiders. Donovan Peoples-Jones appears to be the next man up in three-wide sets, as he played 44 percent of offensive snaps in Week 4 while Rashard Higgins was a healthy scratch.

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Deemed week-to-week Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski labeled Hodge (hamstring) as week-to-week Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Hodge was active Sunday, but he didn't see any action in the Browns' 49-38 win over the Cowboys after injuring his hamstring in pregame warmups. As a result of Hodge's absence, rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones served as Cleveland's No. 3 wideout, but he played only 44 percent of the offensive snaps and didn't draw any targets with the Browns racing out to an early lead and finishing with a 40:33 run-to-pass ratio on the day. With Hodge now looking doubtful for at least the Browns' Week 5 game versus the Colts, Peoples-Jones or Rashard Higgins could be featured more in three-receiver sets, but neither would represent a high-priority option in the passing game.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DNP after pre-game injury Hodge did not play in Sunday's win over Dallas after suffering a hamstring injury during pre-game warmups.

Impact The Browns went to the next man up as the No. 3 wideout, using rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones as a fill-in. Hodge had cemented the job as the third wideout, so if healthy, he will resume the role Week 5 against the Colts.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Suffers hamstring injury Hodge suffered a hamstring injury during pregame warmups and is questionable to play in Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hodge was slated to be the No. 3 wideout in Sunday's game, but if he sits out, Donovan Peoples-Jones will enjoy an uptick in snaps behind Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Entrenched as third wideout Hodge appears to have a firm grasp of the third receiver spot, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Hodge worked as third receiver for the first three games and supplanted Rashard Higgins, who was inactive in last week's win over Washington. Coaches insist Higgins is not in the doghouse, but Hodge's work on special teams gives him an edge. With Kareem Hunt (groin, questionable) and JoJo Natson (knee, IR) dealing with injuries heading into Week 4 against Dallas, there could be room for both Higgins and rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones behind Hodge on the active roster.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in win Hodge was targeted once in Sunday's 34-20 win over Washington in Week 3.

Impact Hodge once again served as Cleveland's third wideout and played more than 50 percent of the snaps for the third straight week, but the playing time hasn't translated to fantasy worth. He has just three catches for 51 yards. Hodge had little competition for playing time Sunday as the Browns made Rashard Higgins inactive and JoJo Natson (knee) left the game in the second quarter.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Another healthy dose of snaps Hodge caught both targets for 39 yards and played 33 offensive snaps (57 percent) in Thursday's 35-30 win over the Bengals in Week 2.

Impact Hodge is locked in as the No. 3 wideout, having played 56 percent of the offensive snaps through two weeks. His two targets were down from the three he had last week, but the Browns were able to play their designed offense, unlike in last week's blowout loss to the Ravens. If the Browns continue to run 60 percent of time as they did Thursday, there will be little chance of Hodge breaking out of the 2-to-3 target range.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Third among wideouts Hodge caught one of three targets and played 40 snaps (55 percent) in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Hodge had the third-most targets and snaps among the wide receiver group, finishing ahead of Rashard Higgins, who had an edge entering training camp. As close observers of the Browns suspected, the team's third wideout was less involved as a target than running back Kareem Hunt, whose six targets were more than Hodge and Higgins combined.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands roster spot Hodge made the Browns' 53-man roster, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Hodge is one of six wide receivers kept by the Browns, who also retained Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones and JoJo Natson behind starters Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham. Higgins is considered the third wideout while Natson and Peoples-Jones could factor as returners. That leaves Hodge, who is regarded as one of best gunners in the league.

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Competing for No. 3 job? Hodge is working as the No. 3 receiver at Sunday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hodge missed some practice time this past week for personal reasons, but he's solidly in the mix for a depth role in the Cleveland offense. He logged 260 snaps on special teams and only 129 on offense last season, but he perhaps has a real shot at the No. 3 spot given that the competition consists of Rashard Higgins, Damion Ratley, Taywan Taylor and Donovan Peoples-Jones. Of course, the Browns figure to make frequent use of formations that utilize a second tight end (David Njoku) or a fullback (Andy Janovich) instead of a third wide receiver.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Hodge (personal) returned to practice Friday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hodge has missed several days this week due to personal reasons. He's looking to hook on as the team's fifth wideout, so getting back to practice will help with that goal.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Sits out practice Hodge did not practice Sunday due to personal reasons, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Hodge is on the lower end of the wide receiver depth chart and will be challenged to make the final roster. He spent a full season with the Browns in 2020, catching four of 10 targets for 76 yards.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE