Gerald Hodges

Gerald Hodges

33-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year, $790,000 contract with the Cardinals in August of 2018.
Still eager to play
LBFree Agent
April 7, 2020
Hodges relayed Monday that he's still looking to play in the NFL in 2020, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges announced his retirement from the NFL last April, only to do an about-face about a month later. Though he was said to be drawing significant interest around the league last summer after deciding he wanted to keep playing, Hodges ultimately remained unsigned, sitting out the entire 2019 season as a result. That apparently hasn't deterred the 29-year-old linebacker from trying to continue his playing career, though finding work may be even tougher to come by now that he's nearly a year and a half removed from being on an NFL roster.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Gerald Hodges' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
236 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.78 sec
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
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IDP Analysis: Week 17 Matchups
IDP Analysis: Week 17 Matchups
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
Jim Coventry likes Deone Bucannon and the rest of the Cardinals Linebackers against the Seahawks, who no doubt will be committed to running the football in the last game of the regular season.
IDP Analysis: Week 13 Matchups
IDP Analysis: Week 13 Matchups
November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018
Jim Coventry expects J.J. Watt and Houston’s defense to collect some solid sack numbers against Cleveland this week.
IDP Barometer: Irving Catches Fire
December 22, 2016
David Irving's dominant showing against the Buccaneers on Sunday has him atop the list of weekly risers.
IDP Analysis: Bills Welcome Back Dareus
October 6, 2016
Mario Puig analyzes the latest IDP happenings, including the return of Marcell Dareus from suspension for the Bills.
IDP Analysis: Levy's Motown Blues
September 22, 2016
Mario Puig can't rely on Detroit's DeAndre Levy, who is sidelined with an injury that doesn't look like it's getting better soon.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Wants to return
LBFree Agent
April 6, 2020
Hodges wants to make a comeback to the NFL after retiring last year, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges retired at 28 years old last season. However, he expressed his desire to return prior to the season kicking off. Now, a year later, he has officially announced his intention to come back. However, he could have trouble finding a suitor right away, as NFL teams will want to give him a physical before signing any deals. That could be an issue with the current sports climate.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Double-check on his anticipated role closer to your draft, but as of press time there's reason to expect a breakout season for Hodges as a potential starter next to Bowman in San Francisco's 3-4. A starting inside linebacker on a Chip Kelly team is an IDP factor by default due to the high play counts, but Hodges might actually be pretty good aside from that. He's very athletic – he actually was a returner at points at Penn State – and last year he had 50 tackles (39 solo) in 518 defensive snaps despite an in-season trade from Minnesota to San Francisco.
Hodges could compete for the starting middle linebacker role, but more likely becomes a key reserve as he can play all three linebacker positions.
Hodges, a 2013 fourth-round draft pick, will be a reserve linebacker. However, it's possible he could compete for a starting role if Jasper Brinkley or 2014 first-round pick Anthony Barr struggle.
Hodges isn't particularly well known as a fourth-round pick from Penn State, but Minnesota's lack of talent at linebacker gives Hodges a great chance to start and earn a three-down role as a rookie. If this should occur, it wouldn't simply be by default. Hodges was a good player at Penn State with standout athleticism to the point that the team experimented with him as a punt returner at one point. Although he's rangy, Hodges still makes an impact at the point of attack, as he had 18.5 tackles for loss the last two years. With a little luck, Hodges might be Minnesota's second-leading tackler behind Greenway.
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Will play again
LBFree Agent
May 21, 2019
Hodges, who announced his retirement in April, has decided to play again, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Officially retires
LBFree Agent
April 6, 2019
Hodges retired from the NFL on Saturday via his personal Twitter account.
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Posts 13 tackles in win
LBArizona Cardinals
December 3, 2018
Hodges recorded 13 tackles (12 solo) during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.
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Leads team in tackles
LBArizona Cardinals
November 26, 2018
Hodges recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chargers.
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Inks deal with Arizona
LBArizona Cardinals
August 12, 2018
Hodges signed with the Cardinals on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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