Report: Falcons release special-teams star KhaDarel Hodge

Field Level Media|published: Wed 25th February, 13:12 2026

October 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (4) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Falcons have informed Pro Bowl special-teams star KhaDarel Hodge that he is being released, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday.

The 31-year-old wide receiver spent the past four seasons with the Falcons, making the Pro Bowl in 2024 and catching 37 passes for 596 yards and two touchdowns in 63 games (eight starts).

Hodge's release will save Atlanta $2.64 million against the 2026 NFL salary cap.

Undrafted in 2018, Hodge has recorded 67 receptions for 1,026 yards and two scores in 118 games (10 starts) with the Los Angeles Rams (2018), Cleveland Browns (2019-20), Detroit Lions (2021) and Falcons.

--Field Level Media

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