Jacksonville Jaguars Waive Offensive Lineman Cooper Hodges Following Trade
Jaguars waive OL after Maason Smith, Ruke Orhorhoro trade
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived offensive lineman Cooper Hodges after trading defensive lineman Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for Ruke Orhorhoro. Hodges, who struggled with injuries during his tenure, did not play in the 2023 season and had limited appearances in 2024.
- 01Cooper Hodges was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars after a trade with the Atlanta Falcons.
- 02Hodges missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury.
- 03He appeared in three games in 2024 but did not play in the 2023 season.
- 04The waiver opens a roster spot for potential additions in the upcoming NFL draft.
- 05Ruke Orhorhoro was acquired in exchange for Maason Smith.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived offensive lineman Cooper Hodges following their trade of defensive lineman Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Ruke Orhorhoro. Hodges, a seventh-round pick from Appalachian State in 2023, struggled with injuries, missing his entire rookie season due to a knee injury and later being placed on injured reserve in November 2024 with a lower leg injury. He participated in three games in 2024, totaling 63 snaps as a guard and contributing on special teams across eight games. His departure opens a roster spot for the Jaguars, potentially allowing for new additions to the offensive line in the upcoming NFL draft.
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Hodges' waiver opens a roster spot, allowing the Jaguars to potentially strengthen their offensive line through the NFL draft.
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