The Commanders designated Hodges (thigh) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Hodges has been on injured reserve with a thigh issue ever since the beginning of September, but Tuesday now marks the start of the 21-day window for Washington to activate the undrafted rookie back to its active roster. With both Armani Rogers (knee) and Eli Wolf (undisclosed) currently on injured reserve, Hodges has a decent chance to insert himself into the tight end rotation alongside Logan Thomas and John Bates.
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Commanders' Curtis Hodges: Headed to IR
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Hodges (thigh) was placed on the Commanders' injured reserve Thursday.
Hodges sat out Washington's last two preseason games after picking up an apparent thigh injury at some point this August. The rookie tight end will now have to wait until at least Week 5 of the regular season before making his NFL debut.
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Commanders' Curtis Hodges: Not suiting up Saturday
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Hodges (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's exhibition contest versus the Chiefs, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Hodges sigend with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in May. He is competing for a spot on the team's final roster, so a return from his undisclosed injury sooner than later will be advantageous for his chances.
