49ers elevate veteran receiver KhaDarel Hodge to active roster
The gist
The 49ers elevated wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
San Francisco is missing several starting wideouts, so Hodge may get snaps.
How it unfolded
- Aug 5, 2026Hodge joined an injury-hit 49ers receiving corps but did not survive roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad.
- Sep 10, 2026The 49ers elevated Hodge to the active roster for the Week 1 game against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- Oct 1, 2026San Francisco waived Hodge with an injury settlement after he suffered a knee injury in Week 3; he had one catch for 18 yards in three games.
Key terms
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- active roster
- The list of players on a team who are eligible to play in a game.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia