KhaDarel Hodge promoted from practice squad to 49ers active roster

Hodge joins the active receiver group that includes Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson and brings special-teams experience after being promoted.

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- Hodge, 31, has appeared in 119 career games with 10 starts and has 67 career receptions for 1,026 yards and two TDs.
- He has a Pro Bowl nod (2024) for special teams and has been on NFL rosters since 2018.
- 49ers coaches view him as a depth/special-teams contributor after practice-squad promotion.
- Stribling’s expected 10-week absence and Tonges’ season-ending MCL tear created immediate openings.
- Hodge gives the 49ers a veteran option for punt/coverage units and regular-season game-day receiver depth.
- Coaches expect Hodge to compete for snaps behind Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson.

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