It has definitely helped Hodge go out and play well all summer. The fifth-year veteran has put himself in solid position to earn a 53-man roster spot, with a week remaining before cutdown day. He seems more secure than most heading into the home stretch thanks to quality contributions in practices and preseason games, often while working with the first team.
Hodge has played himself into good position, thanks to a proper mindset, improved conditioning and another confidence-boosting effort.
“It comes from studying, too,” Hodge said. “I have picked up on my film study and being in my playbook. I pick it up morning and night, knowing exactly what to do and when to do it is another way to keep from thinking as much, and then I can just go out and win.”
Hodge has just gone out and won a lot of routes this summer, making him a relatively high-volume target in practice. It’s hard to say he has been that in his four NFL seasons, with career highs of 13 receptions (in 2021) and 180 receiving yards (in 2020), without a professional touchdown to his credit.
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