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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 16: KhaDarel Hodge #4 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The San Francisco 49ers<\/a> have been active in the player transactions market over the past few days.<\/p>\n With a currently beat-up wide receiver group (Ricky Pearsall\u2019s season-ending injury, Mike Evans<\/a>, De\u2019Zhaun Stribling<\/a> banged up), the 49ers have made a notable signing on Wednesday.<\/p>\n According to ESPN\u2019s Jeremy Fowler<\/a>, the 49ers are bringing in eight-year veteran wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge<\/a>.<\/p>\n Source: Veteran WR KhaDarel Hodge to the 49ers.<\/p>\n The recent signing comes just a few days after the 49ers brought in Deebo Samuel<\/a> on a reunion deal.<\/p>\n The financials of the KhaDarel Hodge deal remain unknown.<\/p>\n 49ers Signing Veteran Receiver KhaDarel Hodge GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 DECEMBER 16: KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> leaves the field after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 15-9. (Photo by Candice Ward\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n KhaDarel Hodge is entering his ninth season in the NFL<\/a>, and he\u2019s had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams<\/a>, Detroit Tigers<\/a>, and Cleveland Browns<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hodge, 31, found a home with Atlanta, where he was a strong special teams threat. Named to the Pro Bowl in 2024, Hodge has spent the last four NFL seasons with the Falcons.<\/p>\n In 2025, Hodge brought in 10 receptions for 31 total yards. One of the biggest moments in his career came in a Falcons-Buccaneers wild TNF game where Hodge scored the game-winning touchdown in OT.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also been known as a special-teams player, but given the depleted nature of the 49ers\u2019 WR corps, Hodge may be a featured pass catcher if the group doesn\u2019t get healthy before Week 1. Either way, good to add receiver depth anyway, and KhaDarel Hodge\u2019s speed is a certain asset, and he\u2019s an NFL vet.<\/p>\n Looking at KhaDarel Hodge\u2019s NFL Career GettyTAMPA, FLORIDA \u2013 OCTOBER 27: Kirk Cousins<\/a> #18 and KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons react after their 31-26 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> at Raymond James Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n KhaDarel Hodge was not drafted by any NFL team.<\/p>\n He played collegiate football at Alcorn State.<\/p>\n Over 118 total games played, Hodge has 67 total receptions for 1026 receiving yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n His best season (as a receiver) came in 2023 with the Falcons, where he hauled in 14 catches for 232 yards.<\/p>\n Now, he joins the San Francisco 49ers, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in preseason games, where he can either earn a spot on the Week 1 roster or become a clear-cut candidate.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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