Cooper Hodges Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jaguars vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Jun 6, 2025
Reverts to PUP list
Hodges (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Jacksonville's PUP list Thursday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Waived with failed physical
The Jaguars waived Hodges (knee) with a failed physical designation Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 4, 2024
Shifts to IR
The Jaguars placed Hodges (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 3, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 14, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 31, 2024
Missing Wednesday's Practice
Hodges missed Wednesday's practice with a back injury, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 31, 2024
Missing Wednesday's Practice
Hodges missed Wednesday's practice with a back injury, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 21, 2024
Back at OTAs
Hodges (knee) participated in OTAs on Tuesday, Justin Lewis of the Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges sustained a patella injury in the Jaguars' second preseason game last year. He missed the entire regular season after being placed on the IR on August 31. The 2023 seventh-round pick appears to have recovered from the injury and will compete for a depth tackle spot for the upcoming season.
Aug 31, 2023
Headed to IR
The Jaguars placed Hodges (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges sustained a patella injury in the Jaguars' second preseason game against the Lions on Aug. 19 and missed the rest of training camp. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of Appalachian State will now be forced to sit out for the first four games of the season.
Aug 21, 2023
Will miss time
Hodges is dealing with a patella injury and is expected to miss the remainder of training camp, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges suffered the injury in the team's preseason win over the Lions on Saturday. Although a timetable for his return is still not in place, it seems safe to say the rookie seventh-round selection is in jeopardy of missing the season opener against the Colts, assuming he does make the team's final 53-man roster.
Aug 19, 2023
Could be significant knee injury
Hodges (knee) is believed to be dealing with a patellar injury, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges went down with a knee injury in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Lions and head coach Doug Pederson said after the game that Hodges is likely injured his patellar tendon. If that's the case, the offensive lineman could be forced to miss most, if not all of the 2023 campaign.
Aug 19, 2023
Questionable to return Saturday
Hodges suffered a knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit and is questionable to return, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hodges was rolled up on during a Jacksonville field-goal attempt and was subsequently helped off the field before being taken away on a cart with his knee in a brace. It appears unlikely that he'll be able to return to the contest, though he's initially being listed as questionable. The rookie has been expected to fill a reserve role on the Jaguars' offensive line.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to Duval
The Jaguars selected Hodges in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 226th overall.
ANALYSIS
Hodges was a four-year starter at right tackle for Appalachian State. He's tenacious as both a pass and rush blocker, which could lead to opportunities as a pro. However, he'll have to shift to guard and will almost certainly begin his career in a reserve role.
Apr 29, 2023
Headed to Duval
The Jaguars selected Hodges in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 226th overall.
ANALYSIS
Hodges was a four-year starter at right tackle for Appalachian State. He's tenacious as both a pass and rush blocker, which could lead to opportunities as a pro. However, he'll have to shift to guard and will almost certainly begin his career in a reserve role.
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