Isaiah Hodgins became a fan favorite when he burst onto the scene in 2022 for the New York Giants, and it looks like the team is rewarding him for his success.
Hodgins is signing a new contract with the Giants, according to multiple reports, keeping him at East Rutherford next season. The deal is reportedly worth $870,000 for one year.
Hodgins all but confirmed it on Twitter, saying, «WE’RE BACK» with the Statue of Liberty emoji in her caption followed by a video of her highlights from 2022.
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Isaiah Hodgins #18 of the New York Giants celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on January 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Vincent Alban/Getty Images)
Hodgins was selected in the sixth round of the Oregon State draft by the Buffalo Bills in 2020, but only saw time in one regular-season game during his first two years in the NFL.
However, Giants head coach Brian Daboll knew the talent he could possess, and after a few injuries to his own team’s wide receiver to Sterling Shepard and Wan’Dale Robinson, Hodgins was cut from the Giants’ practice squad. the Bills and was given a chance to make an impact. with the Giants.
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He did just that, totaling 351 yards and four touchdowns in eight regular-season games for New York. By the end of the season, quarterback Daniel Jones was using Hodgins, especially in red zone scenarios.
That also made it to the postseason. The playoffs are where players set themselves apart from those who can’t handle the bright lights in these unique games.
Isaiah Hodgins #18 of the New York Giants catches a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at US Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)
It was Hodgins’ first playoff experience, coming on the road twice at Minnesota and Philadelphia.
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But he showed the Giants what he’s done all season: open up and catch the ball when it’s thrown at him. That’s the wide receiver’s job description, but it’s tougher than it sounds.
Hodgins broke out with 105 yards on eight receptions and a touchdown for the Giants in a 31-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He didn’t fare as well against the Eagles (one catch, 3 yards), but New York saw everything they needed to bring him back next season.
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) looks on after a touchdown during the NFL game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings on January 15, 2023, at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. (Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Giants need outside playmakers, and while Jones and Saquon Barkley are priorities for re-signing this offseason, Hodgins back in the mix gives him a chance to pick up where he left off last season.