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The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to their practice squad, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hodge spent the last four seasons in Atlanta, making a Pro Bowl in 2024 behind his special teams contributions.
The 31-year-old was released by the Falcons over the offseason and later signed with the 49ers as a free agent. Hodge did not make the 53-man roster out of training camp but returned to San Francisco on the practice squad.
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The veteran wide receiver has appeared in three games for the 49ers this season, recording one reception for 18 receiving yards. Hodge could potentially rejoin San Francisco's active roster since he's already been elevated multiple times.
Over Hodge's four seasons in Atlanta, he appeared in 63 games and recorded 37 catches for 596 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The Falcons are banged up at wide receiver after Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch has been ruled out for their Week 9 game against Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain.
The team also ruled out edge rusher Samson Ebukam, however, James Pearce Jr. is expected to return this week from the reserve/suspended list. Tune in for Sunday's game at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) hands the ball to running back Bijan Robinson (7) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ted Hurst III (17) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; A detail view of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throwing hand before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks Baker Mayfield (6) and Jalon Daniels (10) run onto the field for warmups before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot Captain Fear performs before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) greets his son Maverick Mayfield and wife Emily Mayfield before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) greets his son Maverick Mayfield and wife Emily Mayfield before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot Captain Fear performs before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons placekicker Nick Folk (6) prepares to attempt a fifty-three-yard field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) calls the snap count from under center against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball to running back Bucky Irving (7) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers placekicker Chase McLaughlin (4) kicks a forty-six-yard field goal held by punter Riley Dixon (9) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; A detail view of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throwing hand before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks Baker Mayfield (6) and Jalon Daniels (10) run onto the field for warmups before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot Captain Fear performs before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) greets his son Maverick Mayfield and wife Emily Mayfield before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) greets his son Maverick Mayfield and wife Emily Mayfield before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot Captain Fear performs before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons placekicker Nick Folk (6) prepares to attempt a fifty-three-yard field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) calls the snap count from under center against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Best photos from NFC South showdown
Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
(Jonathan Dyer, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Best photos from NFC South showdown
Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball to running back Bucky Irving (7) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Best photos from NFC South showdown
Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers placekicker Chase McLaughlin (4) kicks a forty-six-yard field goal held by punter Riley Dixon (9) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
(Jonathan Dyer, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Former Falcons wide receiver signs with 49ers' practice squad
