Cooper Hodges - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go by Jacksonville The Jaguars waived Hodges on Friday.

Impact Hodges remained on the Jaguars' reserve/PUP list for all of the 2025 season. The offensive lineman's knee seems to have recovered, but the team has decided to move on anyway. If the 25-year-old clears waivers, he will become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2026 season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Next Jaguars cap casualty after waiving Cooper Hodges is painfully obvious Since the Jacksonville Jaguars hired general manager James Glastone, he's been getting rid of the remaining vestiges of the Trent Baalke era...

APRIL 17 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Reverts to PUP list Hodges (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Jacksonville's PUP list Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Hodges suffered a knee injury last November and was waived with a failed physical designation Wednesday. The third-year guard wasn't claimed off waivers, so he's now reverted to the Jaguars' PUP list. It's unclear how far along Hodges is in his recovery from the knee issue.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with failed physical The Jaguars waived Hodges (knee) with a failed physical designation Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hodges was carted off the field with a knee injury in Week 9 last season. He was subsequently placed on injured reserve. Hodges appeared in nine games last season, making one start. He played a total of 63 offensive snaps and another 31 on special teams.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville Jaguars waive guard Cooper Hodges, sign former Cardinals OLB Dennis Gardeck The Jacksonville Jaguars will say goodbye to Baker County native, guard Cooper Hodges who was waived with a failed physical designation.

JUNE 4, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Shifts to IR The Jaguars placed Hodges (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Hodges was carted off the field with a knee injury in the Jaguars' Week 9 loss to the Eagles, so his placement on IR on Monday comes as no surprise. He was starting in place of the injured Ezra Cleveland (ankle) on Sunday, meaning Blake Hance may serve as Jacksonville's top left guard in Week 10's matchup against the Vikings if Cleveland remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard Cooper Hodges has second right leg injury in two years Jaguars offensive guard Cooper Hodges sustained what appeared to be a serious leg injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game against Phila...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Done for night Hodges (leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Hodges was carted off the field in the second half after suffering a leg injury, so it comes as no surprise that he won't be able to return. Blake Hance will handle a greater workload at offensive guard in his absence.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Hodges has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Eagles with a leg injury, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Hodges was carted off the field in the second half after suffering the injury, so it comes as no surprise that he won't be able to return. His status for the Jaguars' Week 10 game against the Vikings will be in question until the team provides further updates on his condition.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars guard Cooper Hodges thinking 'like a starter' with injuries to Scherff, Cleveland Jacksonville Jaguars second-year guard Cooper Hodges meets with media after playing in place of both starting guards Sunday against the Pack...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Plays 50 snaps vs. Chiefs Hodges (back) played 49 snaps on offense and one snap on defense in Saturday's 26-13 preseason win against the Chiefs.

Impact Hodges was held out of practice due to a back injury, but he was healthy enough to suit up for Jacksonville's preseason opener, and he played the second-most snaps on the team behind fellow guard Cole Van Lanen. Hodges missed all of 2023 with a season-ending patella injury, and the 2023 seventh-rounder is competing for a reserve role on the Jags' offensive line.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Wednesday's Practice Hodges missed Wednesday's practice with a back injury, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Impact The second-year offensive lineman out of Appalachian State is now dealing with a back issue, which could jeopardize his chances of making Jacksonville's 53-man roster. Once Hodges returns to full health, he's expected to compete for a depth role on the Jaguars' offensive line.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at OTAs Hodges (knee) participated in OTAs on Tuesday, Justin Lewis of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact Hodges sustained a patella injury in the Jaguars' second preseason game last year and missed the entire regular season after being placed on the IR on Aug. 31. The 2023 seventh-round pick appears to have recovered from the injury, and he should provide the Jaguars with depth on the offensive line for the upcoming season.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting to Know Rookie Offensive Guard Cooper Hodges Senior correspondent Brian Sexton recently caught up with rookie OG Cooper Hodges during Jaguars 2023 Training Camp at the Miller Electric C...

AUGUST 18, 2023 • JAGUARS.COM

Jaguars Stock Report: Cooper Hodges, Gregory Junior on the Rise After Cowboys Win Which Jaguars are seeing their stock rise and which are falling after the preseason opener?

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2023 NFL Draft: Why the Jaguars Drafted Cooper Hodges Hodges is the second offensive lineman the Jaguars selected in last week’s draft.

MAY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

2023 NFL Draft: Why the Jaguars Drafted Cooper Hodges Hodges is the second offensive lineman the Jaguars selected in last week’s draft.

MAY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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