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Records one catch in Week 13 loss
Hodgins brought in his only target for four yards Monday in a loss to New England.
Analysis: New York QB Jaxson Dart threw for only 139 yards in a game the Giants trailed by 23 points at the half, and no pass catcher on the team registered more than 41 receiving yards. Still, this was a very quiet game for Hodgins after he posted a 7-99-1 line across his first two contests since re-joining New York off Pittsburgh's practice squad in mid-November. Hodgins worked as the Giants' No. 3 wideout -- only two other WRs on the team (Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson) drew a target Monday --…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures TD in loss to Detroit
Hodgins caught two of six targets for 42 yards and one touchdown in the Giants' 34-27 overtime loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Hodgins' six targets were a distant second on the team behind Wan'Dale Robinson's 14 looks from Jameis Winston. Hodgins, however, did find the end zone from 12 yards out in the second quarter to give the Giants a 17-7 lead. Hodgins has drawn six targets in back-to-back games since signing with the team off the Steelers' practice squad. He appears to be locked into three-wide sets alongside Robinson and Darius Slayton, as the Giants seem to again be moving away from Jalin Hyatt.
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Paces Giants in receiving yards
Hodgins hauled in five of six targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Hodgins made his season debut in familiar territory after spending most of the season on the Steelers' practice squad, from which the Giants signed him off of Thursday. He thus had little time to get up to speed with fill-in QB Jameis Winston, but Hodgins still paced the team in catches and receiving yards while ranking behind only WR Wan'Dale Robinson's (4-36-0 line) nine targets. Hodgins' previous experience with interim head coach Mike Kafka in New York from 2022 through 2024 clearly aided…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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May have role in return to Giants
Hodgins may play a large role in the Giants' passing game Sunday against the Packers due to Darius Slayton (hamstring) being ruled out for the contest, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hodgins hasn't been active once this season while mostly residing on the Steelers' practice squad, but the Giants signed him to their active roster Thursday in the wake of significant injuries in their receiving corps. Hodgins has plenty of experience working with interim head coach Mike Kafka, as he was the offensive coordinator calling the plays after the wideout joined the team at the midpoint of the 2022 campaign. In 28 games with New York over the previous three seasons, Hodgins hauled in…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Poached by Giants
New York signed Hodgins to the 53-man roster from the Steelers' practice squad Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Hodgins will provide depth for New York at wide receiver in the wake of the team having seen Lil'Jordan Humphrey poached from their practice squad by Denver. Hodgins spent time with the 49ers in training camp and has resided on Pittsburgh's practice squad for most of the regular season, but his last game action came across three appearances with the Giants in 2024.
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Catches on with Steelers
The Steelers signed Hodgins to the practice squad Tuesday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Hodgins failed to make the 49ers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he'll get a new opportunity in Pittsburgh. He would be a top candidate to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster if any member of the Steelers' wide receiver corps were to miss time due to injury, illness or suspension.
Published: Tue, Sep 16 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by 49ers
The 49ers released Hodgins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hodgins was a productive player with the Giants between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, tallying 54 catches for 581 yards and seven touchdowns. However, he fell out of favor in 2024 and spent most of the season on the practice squad. Hodgins may be headed toward a similar fate in 2025.
Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins SF on reserve/future deal
San Francisco signed Hodgins to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Hodgins was a sixth-round draft selection by the Bills in 2020. He had a mild breakthrough after joining the Giants midway through the 2022 campaign, recording 33 catches for 351 yards and four touchdowns over eight games. However, Hodgins had since fallen out of favor in New York and spent much of 2024 on the team's practice squad. The 49ers have signed two other veteran wideouts -- Trent Taylor and Russell Gage -- to reserve/future deals following the conclusion of the regular season, and the…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Drops to practice squad
Hodgins reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Hodgins handled a 32 percent snap share but caught just one pass for seven yards during Sunday's overtime loss to the Panthers. The Giants are on a Week 11 bye, so Hodgins' next chance to enter the lineup will be Week 12 versus the Buccaneers.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for Week 10
The Giants elevated Hodgins from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Carolina in Germany, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Hodgins had previously been elevated in Weeks 5 and 6, and he recorded one catch for five yards while logging 38 offensive snaps in those two games. The fifth-year pro's elevation for Week 10 comes as a result of Darius Slayton being ruled out for the contest against Carolina while in the NFL's concussion protocol. Hodgins isn't likely to see heavy volume Sunday, but he should get some opportunities to contribute as he did in the previous two games for which he has suited up this season.
Published: Sat, Nov 9 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Hodgins reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Hodgins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's loss to the Bengals while playing 19 percent of the offensive snaps, ranking as a distant fourth behind Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 6:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to active roster
Hodgins was elevated to the Giants' active roster Saturday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Hodgins has spent most of the season on the Giants' practice squad, but he'll be elevated to the active roster for the second consecutive week due to Malik Nabers (concussion) being sidelined. Hodgins played 24 offensive snaps in Week 5 but did not earn a target.
Published: Sat, Oct 12 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Bumped back down
Hodgins reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Hodgins got the callup with Malik Nabers (concussion) out of action. The Oregon State product saw 25 snaps on offense but never saw a target. If Nabers were to remain out in Week 6 against the Bengals, Hodgins would likely see another opportunity with the active roster.
Published: Tue, Oct 8 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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Elevated ahead of Week 5
The Giants elevated Hodgins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Hodgins wasn't able to make the Giants' 53-man roster at the end of training camp despite starting for the G-Men during the 2023 regular season. He opted to stick around on the practice squad, and he'll be elevated for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks after Malik Nabers (concussion) was ruled out. Hodgins recorded 21 catches (on 33 targets) for 230 yards and three touchdowns across 17 regular-season games for the Giants in 2023.
Published: Sat, Oct 5 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticks around with Big Blue
The Giants signed Hodgins to the practice squad Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Hodgins opened 2023 as a starter for the Giants, but he saw inconsistent playing time over the course of the season and finished with 21 catches (on 33 targets) for 230 yards and three touchdowns across 17 regular-season games. The 2020 sixth-round pick didn't manage to show much production during the preseason, during which he caught three passes (on eight targets) for 17 yards. Hodgins will stick around on the taxi squad in the hopes of making it back to the active roster during the regular…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Giants
The Giants released Hodgins on Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: The 2020 sixth-round pick has never reached even 400 receiving yards in a season, but he did enjoy a brief run of semi-relevance for fantasy football in the second half of the 2022 campaign when he scored four TDs in a five-game stretch (Weeks 13-17) while averaging 5.0 catches for 50.0 yards on 6.6 targets. Hodgins then opened 2023 as a starter, but he was quickly demoted to a part-time role after managing just 64 yards over the first three games. He had just two games with more than 24 yards…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 7:13am by Rotowire.com
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Precarious spot on depth chart
Hodgins recorded one reception on two targets for three yards in Saturday's 10-6 preseason loss to the Jets.
Analysis: The Giants rested all four of their top wide receivers, leaving Hodgins and Allen Robinson on the field to begin the game. Tommy DeVito struggled to move the ball through the air, making it difficult to evaluate Hodgins' performance. However, his status on the roster is certainly in question given that he appeared in this game, and the Giants could opt to keep other players at the position ahead of Hodgins given his lack of ability to contribute on special teams.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 8:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Odd man out with Slayton's return
Hodgins caught a lot of passes with the first-team offense last week but seems to be the odd man out now that Darius Slayton is at OTAs, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Slayton, Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson figure to be the top three wide receivers, leaving Hodgins to compete with Jalin Hyatt, Allen Robinson, Isaiah McKenzie and others for depth roles. It's hard to find a roster with more backup WRs that have starting experience in the NFL, but in Hodgins' case, he mostly got that opportunity because the Giants were so thin at his position the past two seasons. Now that they're in better shape -- at least at wide receiver -- he'll head to training camp…read more
Published: Fri, May 31 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Back with G-Men
Hodgins agreed to a contract with the Giants on Thursday.
Analysis: Hodgins has spent the majority of the last two seasons with the Giants and had flashes of productivity late in the 2022 campaign. New York didn't tender him a contract as a restricted free agent, but the sides have agreed to new terms. The addition of Isaiah McKenzie this offseason could push Hodgins further down the wide receiver depth chart, and the team is also rumored to be interested in some of the top pass catchers in this year's draft class. Given that, Hodgins' role with the Giants is…read more
Published: Thu, Mar 21 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Hitting open market
Hodgins will be an unrestricted free agent after the Giants opted not to give him a restricted free-agent tender Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hodgins caught on with the Bills as an undrafted rookie in 2021 before making his way to the Giants midway through the 2022 season. He had at least 29 yards in each of his eight games for the Giants in 2022, but then managed just 230 yards over 17 games and 511 snaps in 2023. While the team decided he's not valuable enough to warrant the lowest RFA tender ($2.99 million), Hodgins could still return to the Giants on a lesser contract.
Published: Wed, Mar 13 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Falls back to depth role in 2023
Hodgins recorded three catches for 36 yards on three targets in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Hodgins ascended to a spot near the top of the depth chart by the end of the 2022 campaign, but he saw his role diminish in 2023. By Week 4, Hodgins had been surpassed in the receiving pecking order by other options, and he logged less than half of the team's offensive snaps in six of his final seven contests. He maxed out at four catches and 40 yards -- both in Week 2 against Arizona -- over his 17 appearances on the season, ultimately finishing with a 21-230-3 receiving line on 33 targets.…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 10 at 7:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes without target Monday
Hodgins was not targeted in the Giants' Week 17 loss to the Eagles on Monday.
Analysis: For the second straight week, Hodgins completed a game without logging any receptions. He received one target last Sunday versus New Orleans before being shut out entirely against Philadelphia. Hodgins came down with an illness over the weekend that may have impacted his production, but even when 100 percent this season he's failed to make a meaningful impact. Hodgins hasn't had more than three catches or 24 receiving yards in a game since Week 2, and he's been held without a reception seven…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play Monday
Hodgins (illness) is active Monday against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Hodgins fell ill Sunday, prompting his late addition to the team's injury report a day ahead of their Week 16 divisional clash. However, the 25-year-old has made enough progress in the last 24 hours that he'll take the field and work to contribute in the passing game from the lower end of the Giants' wide receiver depth chart.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Falls ill, iffy to play Monday
The Giants added Hodgins to their Week 16 injury report and list him as questionable for Monday's game against the Eagles due to an illness, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hodgins will look to rest up and recover from the ailment Sunday before the Giants reassess Monday whether he'll be in condition to play against the Eagles. The 25-year-old receiver ended the 2022 campaign as a starter for the Giants, but he's dropped a couple rungs down the depth chart in 2023 and has been limited to 17 catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns on 28 targets through New York's first 14 games of the season.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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Scores TD on two catches
Hodgins brought in both his targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' 24-22 win over the Packers on Monday night.
Analysis: Hodgins was a distant second to Wan'Dale Robinson in receiving yards, but he did find the end zone on an eight-yard scoring grab late in the third quarter. The fourth-year pro's third touchdown of the season notwithstanding, Hodgins continues to flash a very low floor, as he hasn't surpassed three receptions or 24 receiving yards in any of the last 11 contests.
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 11:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Turns lone target into TD
Hodgins caught his only target for a 12-yard touchdown in Sunday's 10-7 victory over the Patriots.
Analysis: Hodgins once again saw limited opportunities, but he made the most of his lone target by hauling in a pass from Tommy DeVito for New York's only touchdown of the contest in the second quarter. The score was just his second of the season, with his other TD coming in Week 2 versus Arizona. Hodgins emerged as a top option for Daniel Jones (knee) late last season, but he's failed to click with any of the Giants' quarterbacks this year. Including Sunday, Hodgins has notched just five receptions for…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 10:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets season-low snap count
Hodgins went without a target while playing 18 of the Giants' 77 snaps on offense in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Though Hodgins was credited with a start after opening the game on the field for the Giants' first possession, he ultimately finished fourth among New York receivers in terms of playing time. With snap shares of 40 percent or lower in three consecutive games, Hodgins appears to have moved into more of a depth role while rookie third-round pick Jalin Hyatt has been seeing more work at his expense.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Fails to make impact again
Hodgins finished Sunday's Week 5 loss to Miami with two catches on two targets for 19 yards.
Analysis: Hodgins connected with quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) for a 15-yard reception on the second play of the game but nabbed just one more catch the rest of the way. It was another quiet performance for the wideout, who has tallied just five receptions for 43 yards over his past three contests. The Giants have gotten off to a miserable start to the season largely due to an offense that has put up the fewest points in the league through five weeks. Jones' status for Week 6 against Buffalo is in…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 12:27am by Rotowire.com
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Gets just three targets Week 4
Hodgins caught all three of his targets for 24 yards against the Seahawks in a 24-3 loss on Monday Night Football.
Analysis: Hodgins finished as the third-leading receiver for New York in terms of yardage behind running back Matt Breida and Wan'Dale Robinson. However, the 24-year-old also got just three targets and was on the field for fewer snaps than fellow wideouts Darius Slayton, Robinson and rookie Jalin Hyatt, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv. Hodgins entered the campaign near the top of an unsettled wide receiver depth chart but may be drifting down the pecking order as the Giants try to ignite their passing game.…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 11:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Shut out Thursday
Hodgins failed to catch his only target in a Week 3 loss to San Francisco on Thursday.
Analysis: Hodgins was on the field for two-thirds of New York's offensive snaps, but he got only one target. The wideout hauled in a touchdown against Arizona in Week 2 but has notched just one catch over his other two games combined. The pecking order among Giants receivers continues to be unsettled and was further complicated Thursday by the season debut of Wan'Dale Robinson, who caught four of five targets for 21 yards. Head coach Brian Daboll has shown a willingness in the past to shake up the…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 22 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone Sunday
Hodgins caught four of five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: After a quiet season debut marred by a lost fumble, Hodgins came up big for the Giants in a comeback win, hauling in an 11-yard TD strike from Daniel Jones late in the fourth quarter that tied the game at 28-28 and completed a comeback from a first-half 20-0 deficit, setting the stage for Graham Gano's game-winning field goal with 19 seconds left. Hodgins was one of four New York wideouts with multiple catches Sunday -- Parris Campbell, Darius Slayton and rookie Jalin Hyatt were the others --…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 5:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Fumbles away only catch
Hodgins caught one of three targets for 24 yards and lost a fumble against the Cowboys in a blowout Week 1 loss Sunday.
Analysis: Hodgins and Parris Campbell were the two receivers on the field for the Giants on their first offensive possession, with Darren Waller at tight end and Daniel Bellinger at fullback. That suggested Hodgins' place atop the wideout pecking order, but it didn't lead to much production, as he logged just one reception in the loss. That catch was a 24-yarder in the third quarter that he subsequently fumbled away to Dallas. There won't be many positive takeaways from this performance for New York,…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 11:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading receiver in win
Hodgins caught two of four targets for 45 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Panthers.
Analysis: He played most of the first half and led the Giants in receiving yards, catching one pass each from starting quarterback Daniel Jones and backup Tyrod Taylor. Hodgins had a strong finish to 2022 as he established abundant chemistry with Jones, but New York's offseason additions to its wideout corps -- including free agent Parris Campbell and third-round pick Jalin Hyatt -- give him plenty of competition for targets this season.
Published: Fri, Aug 18 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Part of crowded WR room
Hodgins caught his only target for 13 yards in Friday's 21-16 preseason loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Hodgins caught a pass from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor on New York's second possession. The 24-year-old wide receiver excelled after being picked up by the Giants midseason in 2022, scoring five touchdowns in 10 games between the regular season and playoffs. Hodgins could pick up where he left off as the No. 1 wide receiver for the Giants in 2023, but he faces plenty of competition for playing time in a receiving corps that also features holdovers Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard (knee) and…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 8:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Re-signs with Giants
The Giants re-signed Hodgins to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: Hodgins, 24, was scheduled to be an exclusive rights free agent but is returning to the Giants after being claimed off waivers from the Bills in November. He quickly evolved into an every-down receiver for New York and was a prominent red-zone target for Daniel Jones. Hodgins finished the season with 33 catches for 351 yards and four touchdowns in eight games with the Giants and caught nine more balls for 108 yards and one score in two playoff contests. He should face more competition for…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 16 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out near end of campaign
Hodgins recorded one catch for three yards on two targets in the Giants' 38-7 loss to the Eagles on Jan. 21 in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Analysis: Hodgins began the season on Buffalo's practice squad and didn't see game action until Week 5, when he caught four passes for 41 yards in a win over Pittsburgh. The Bills cut him three weeks later, and he subsequently latched on with the Giants. The move to New York proved to be fruitful, as he logged over 60 percent of the team's offensive snaps in all 10 of the regular-season and playoff contests in which he played, producing a collective 42-459-5 receiving line on 53 targets during that…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 1 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Clear for divisional round
Hodgins (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's divisional-round game at Philadelphia, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Hodgins was listed as limited on all three of the Giants' injury reports this week, but his ankle issue won't stop him from suiting up for the second round of the postseason. Since landing with the team prior to Week 10, he's been one of its top three wide receivers along with Darius Slayton and Richie James, gathering in 41 of 51 targets for 456 yards and five touchdowns over the past nine games.
Published: Thu, Jan 19 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited Wednesday
Hodgins (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Hodgins didn't do much during the Giants' walk-through practice Tuesday and remained limited Wednesday due to an ankle injury he presumably suffered during the team's wild-card win over Minnesota this past weekend. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but as of now, Hodgins doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Saturday's divisional-round matchup against Philadelphia. The Oregon State product topped the century mark in the postseason opener, finishing with eight receptions on nine…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 18 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in Tuesday's walk-through
Hodgins was a limited participant Tuesday in the Giants' walk-through practice due to an ankle injury, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Hodgins is tending to an injury in the aftermath of this past Sunday's 31-24 win over the Vikings in the wild-card round, but the ankle issue isn't anything that's expected to keep him off the field in Saturday's matchup with the Eagles in the divisional round. In the victory over the Vikings, Hodgins played 91 percent of the Giants' snaps on offense and finished with eight catches for a career-high 105 yards and a touchdown on nine targets.
Published: Tue, Jan 17 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops century mark against Vikings
Hodgins caught eight of nine targets for 105 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-24 wild-card win over the Vikings.
Analysis: The 24-year-old's second-half breakout carried on into the playoffs as Hodgins recorded his first career 100-yard performance at the best possible time. He also found his way into the end zone for the fifth time in his last six games, hauling in a 14-yard toss from Daniel Jones late in the first quarter to give the Giants their first lead of the day. One of those earlier TDs came against the same Eagles secondary Hodgins will be facing in the divisional round, part of the 4-38-1 line on six…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 15 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores again Sunday
Hodgins recorded four catches on five targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Hodgins' volume was modest, though he did tie for second on the team in receiving yards and finished second with four catches and five targets. However, the wideout once again got into the end zone, connecting with quarterback Daniel Jones for a six-yard score in the second quarter. The touchdown was Hodgins' fourth in his past five games, and he has caught at least four passes each week during that stretch. That gives him a decent floor from a fantasy perspective, though it's uncertain how New…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Career-best performance
Hodgins caught eight of 11 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: The TD came on a seven-yard toss from Daniel Jones in the second quarter, giving Hodgins his third score in the last four games, while his catches and yards were both career highs. A sixth-round pick of the Bills in 2020, Hodgins has arguably been Jones' most trusted receiver over the last month, posting a 21-208-3 line on 27 targets in those four games ahead of a Week 17 matchup with the Colts.
Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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TD streak ends at two games
Hodgins corralled all four of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Saquon Barkley (120 total yards and a touchdown) did all the heavy lifting for the Giants' offense Sunday, leaving scraps for the rest of the team's position talent. Hodgins still produced numbers resembling what we had been seeing from him of late, but his inability to replicate the scores from his previous two games highlights his low fantasy ceiling. The Oregon State product has carved out a consistent role in New York's offense, so there is a chance he can produce usable numbers in a soft…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 11:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Another touchdown in loss
Hodgins brought in four of six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' 48-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Analysis: Hodgins once again found a way to be a bright spot despite the ugly loss for the Giants, recording a touchdown grab for the second straight week. Hodgins has at least three receptions in four straight games and has moved into a steady complementary role in a makeshift New York receiving corps.
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in tie
Hodgins secured five of six targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' 20-20 tie with the Commanders on Sunday.
Analysis: Hodgins finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon for New York and corralled his first touchdown as a pro on a six-yard grab early in the third quarter. Hodgins has progressively developed a presence in the Giants' injury-hampered receiving corps over the last several games, now posting multiple catches in four consecutive contests. Hodgins will next try to make inroads against the stingy Eagles secondary in Week 14.
Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains involved on Thanksgiving
Hodgins corralled three of four targets for 31 yards in Thursday's Week 12 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Hodgins finished fourth on the team in both targets and receptions and third with 31 receiving yards. Darius Slayton remained the team's top wideout, and Saquon Barkley was active as usual in the passing game out of the backfield, but it was Richie James (five catches for 41 yards and a touchdown) who stepped up his production with Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) ruled out for the season. Nonetheless, Hodgins maintained a significant role with 40 offensive snaps and three catches. He thus far has…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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Logs three catches but loses fumble
Hodgins secured all three of his targets for 29 yards in a Week 11 loss to Detroit on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Hodgins tied for fourth on the team in both targets and receiving yards, and he's emerged as an offensive contributor with five catches on five targets for 70 yards over the past two weeks. However, the third-year wideout also cost the Giants with a lost fumble in the fourth quarter that Detroit turned into a touchdown to essentially seal the win. Despite the miscue, Hodgins could see his opportunities increase if Wan'Dale Robinson -- who hurt his ankle in the contest and was seen on crutches…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in 41 yards in Giants debut
Hodgins caught both of his targets for 41 yards in a 24-16 victory versus the Texans in Week 10.
Analysis: New York signed Hodgins on Wednesday and didn't wait long to integrate him into the offense. He surprisingly played 43 offensive snaps, third among wideouts on the team behind Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson. Hodgins was targeted only twice, but he caught the ball for good yardage on each occasion, gaining 15 yards on his first reception late in the first quarter and registering 26 yards on a big third-and-seven reception during a third-quarter drive that ended with a Saquon Barkley…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Claimed off waivers
The Giants claimed Hodgins off waivers from the Bills on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of Giants.com reports.
Analysis: Hodgins was waived by Buffalo on Tuesday and claimed by New York on Wednesday. The Giants recently traded Kadarius Toney to the Chiefs and are still dealing with injuries to Richie James (concussion), Kenny Golladay (knee), Sterling Shepard (knee) and Collin Johnson (Achilles), so Hodgins figures to provide depth at wideout but isn't expected to garner a major offensive role.
Published: Wed, Nov 2 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut by Buffalo
Hodgins was let go Tuesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Hodgins, a sixth-round pick from 2020, saw action in two games for the Bills this season and even caught four balls in the win vs. Pittsburgh, but the team made two trades Tuesday and had to free up some roster room. With a deep wide receiver room, Hodgins was the choice, though we could see the team bringing him back for a depth role or practice squad spot if another organization doesn't pick him up.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Hodgins is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Hodgins is the odd man out in the Bills' Week 8 wideout corps, with Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie, Jake Kumerow and Khalil Shakir all available to face the Packers on Sunday.
Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Highly involved in limited snaps
Hodgins recorded four receptions for 41 yards on six targets while playing 12 snaps on offense in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Suiting up in just his second NFL game after being signed off the practice squad Saturday, Hodgins proved to be a popular target for both Josh Allen and Case Keenum during his limited time on the field. Though he was efficient with his opportunities, Hodgins didn't have a role on special teams in the resounding win, which could be detrimental to his chances of dressing most weeks when the Bills have more healthy receivers available. Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) and Jake Kumerow (ankle) were…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets bumped up
Hodgins has been signed to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: The Bills are without Jake Kumerow and Jamison Crowder -- both depth receivers have ankle injuries -- so the team is bumping up Hodgins and Tanner Gentry ahead of Week 6 action. One of those players will serve as the fifth receiver in Sunday's contest, and both could be needed if No. 3 receiver Isaiah McKenzie isn't cleared from his concussion issue.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs practice squad deal
The Bills signed Hodgins to their practice squad Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Hodgins caught nine of 11 targets for 77 yards during the Bills' preseason finale but still failed to make the team's initial 53-man roster. However, the 2020 sixth-round pick will return to the organization as a depth option on the practice squad. Hodgins appeared in only one game as a rookie but didn't record any stats across four offensive snaps.
Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Bills
Buffalo waived Hodgins on Tuesday.
Analysis: Despite being the Bills' co-leader in receptions in their preseason finale at Carolina on Friday, the 2020 sixth-rounder was ultimately let go ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. Assuming he isn't claimed during the current waiver period, Hodgins will become an unrestricted free agent.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Big game in preseason win
Hodgins caught nine of 11 targets for 77 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Indianapolis.
Analysis: The Buffalo offense struggled early, but the team moved the ball well once third-stringer Matt Barkley took over at quarterback, at which point Hodgins and rookie teammate Khalil Shakir became the stars. Those two are in a tight competition with several receivers for the final spot or two over the preseason, though the Bills could start the season with six wideouts if players like Hodgins keep making such a strong case for the final roster.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Shines in practice
Hodgins scored two touchdowns during Monday's 11-on-11 sessions, Grace Heidinger of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott stated that he feels Hodgins is playing his best football and is impressed with the way he's played throughout camp. While Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and Isaiah McKenzie seem like locks to make the team, there's a logjam of players trying to land the last 2-to-3 available spots. Hodgins, a sixth-round rookie from 2020, has struggled with injuries to date in his pro career, but he's healthy now and appears to be making his case for a spot on the final roster.
Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 9:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to action
Hodgins (undisclosed) took part in the Bills' minicamp practice Wednesday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Analysis: Hodgins was held out of practice last week due to the unspecified injury, but it apparently wasn't a serious issue. The 23-year-old spent most of the 2021 campaign on the practice squad and appeared in one game for Buffalo.
Published: Wed, Jun 15 at 9:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with injury
Hodgins (undisclosed) was inactive for Tuesday's mandatory minicamp session, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver was unable to participate in Tuesday's opening day of mandatory minicamp, standing on the sideline for the session. Hodgins re-signed with the Bills this offseason after spending the majority of the 2021 campaign on the team's practice squad, playing four snaps on offense in his only appearance on the active roster. He remains buried on the depth chart behind the likes of Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and Jamison Crowder, among others.
Published: Tue, Jun 7 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Sticks with Bills
Hodgins signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on Monday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on practice squad
Hodgins reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 9:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated ahead of big game
Hodgins was elevated from the Bills' practice squad Friday.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 24 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Buffalo's practice squad
Hodgins (knee) was added to the Bills' practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Can't eke out roster spot
Hodgins (knee) was waived by Buffalo on Tuesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: In the end, a 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 putting together a strong training camp prior to the injury.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Saturday
Hodgins (knee) will not play Saturday against the Bears, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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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 sessions, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Fri, Jun 25 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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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 reports.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Thu, Jun 17 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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Done for 2020
Hodgins will miss the rest of the season after having shoulder surgery this week, The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to IR
The Bills placed Hodgins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Sep 6 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Opportunity for 2020
Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll cited Hodgins' size as an asset this week as something the team hopes to put to good use this season, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. "They're bigger guys, size guys," Daboll said in reference to Hodgins and fellow rookie Gabriel Davis. "Both the type of men they are and really the type of player, tough physical guys that have good ball skills, are not afraid and provide us a little bit of size."
Analysis: The team's top three receiving spots are spoken for between Stefon Diggs, John Brown and Cole Beasley, but beyond that, the No. 4 role is completely up for grabs. Hodgins is slightly taller than fellow rookie Davis, but he was also drafted two rounds later. He'll get a fair shot at a roster spot, though this is a receiving corps that runs pretty deep. Just because he's slightly taller than most, at minimum Hodgins will have to beat out at least one of his taller teammates in Davis and Duke…read more
Published: Sat, Jun 6 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Puts paper to ink
Hodgins has signed his rookie deal, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Analysis: Drafted in the sixth round out of Oregon State, Hodgins will have a tough row to hoe to land a permanent spot on the Bills, as the team has at least three locked-in wideouts in Stefon Diggs, John Brown and Cole Beasley. After that comes a whole slew of guys in the same boat as Hodgins, who probably sits about ninth if we're guessing at the team's current depth chart, one that includes Gabriel Davis, who was drafted two rounds in front of Hodgins. Hodgins does offer is size at 6-foot-4 along…read more
Published: Thu, May 7 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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