49ers sign WR KhaDarel Hodge to practice squad
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Nov. 2, 2026, that they signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to the team’s practice squad. The 49ers announced the signing in a club transaction notice. The move adds a veteran target to the 49ers’ receiver room and provides depth during the season.
Hodge is listed at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams on July 24, 2018. He has played in parts of nine NFL seasons with the Rams (2018), Cleveland Browns (2019-20), Detroit Lions (2021), Atlanta Falcons (2022-25) and San Francisco 49ers (2026). In 121 career games with 10 starts, he has 68 receptions for 1,044 yards and two touchdowns and has appeared in four postseason contests.
In 2026, Hodge appeared in three games and registered one reception for 18 yards before the 49ers released him on Oct. 1. The 31-year-old is a native of Mendenhall, Miss. He played three seasons at Prairie View A&M (2015-17), where he had 104 receptions for 1,797 yards and 21 touchdowns after transferring from Hinds Community College.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Signing KhaDarel Hodge to the practice squad gives the 49ers an experienced depth option with nine NFL seasons and 121 games of experience. His career totals — 68 receptions for 1,044 yards and two touchdowns — are modest but reflect meaningful game exposure. Keeping him on the practice squad preserves roster flexibility while the team evaluates him in practice. The 49ers could elevate him to the active roster if they need short-term receiver depth during the season.