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San Francisco signed Hodgins to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Hodgins was a sixth-round draft selection by the Bills in 2020. He had a mild breakthrough after joining the Giants midway through the 2022 campaign, recording 33 catches for 351 yards and four touchdowns over eight games. However, Hodgins had since fallen out of favor in New York and spent much of 2024 on the team's practice squad. The 49ers have signed two other veteran wideouts -- Trent Taylor and Russell Gage -- to reserve/future deals following the conclusion of the regular season, and the trio will be given the opportunity to compete for roster spots during training camp next summer.

Fehoko (elbow) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Fehoko was placed on injured reserve Nov. 6 due to an elbow injury he suffered in Week 9 against the Browns. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Tuesday, but his limited participation in practice indicates he still has a ways to go in his recovery before returning to play. Fehoko would have to be activated off IR in order to play in Saturday's wild-card game against the Texans.

The 49ers signed Gage to a reserve/future deal Tuesday.

Gage is an NFL veteran who spent the first four years of his career with the Falcons. The 28-year-old hasn't logged a snap in an NFL game since 2022 when he was with Tampa Bay -- during that campaign, he was fairly productive with a career-high five touchdown catches while recording 51 receptions for 426 yards over 13 regular-season contests. Gage latched on with San Francisco's practice squad this November and will now have a chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp this summer.

Johnston was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to a thigh injury.

Johnston finished the regular season in impressive fashion, recording career highs in catches (13), receiving yards (186) and targets (14) in the Chargers' 34-20 win over the Raiders this past Sunday. He may have suffered a thigh injury along the way, however. His ability to practice Tuesday offers hope that the issue isn't too serious and won't impede his ability to suit up for Saturday's wild-card game in Houston.

Brown caught three of four targets for 16 yards and added one carry for eight yards in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Cowboys.

Brown was involved in all aspects of the Commanders' offense Sunday, even adding a passing attempt that missed the mark. The fourth-year wide receiver played 25 of the Commanders' 58 offensive snaps in the contest, well behind Terry McLaurin (53) and Olamide Zaccheaus (40). In 16 regular-season games this season, Brown recorded 30 receptions on 40 targets for 308 yards and a touchdown, adding three carries for 26 yards. After a quiet Week 18, the 27-year-old will look to make a bigger impact in the first round of the playoffs when the Commanders visit the Buccaneers for a wild-card showdown.

Metchie didn't practice Tuesday due to a shoulder injury.

Metchie exited Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in the third quarter after taking a hit from Daryl Worley, and the wideout was sent for a concussion check. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Metchie passed all concussion testing, but he apparently suffered a shoulder injury on the hit, leaving his status for Saturday's wild-card game against the Chargers up in the air. Metchie finished the regular season with 24 catches for 254 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets over 13 games.

Zaccheaus caught two of five targets for 51 yards in Sundays 23-19 win over the Cowboys.

Zaccheaus cooled off quite a bit in Week 18 after a string of strong performances, and the wideout's two catches were his lowest reception total since Week 12. The 27-year-old became an important part of the Commanders' passing attack after Noah Brown (torso/kidney) was injured in Week 13, finishing the year with 45 receptions for 506 yards and three touchdowns on 64 targets. Zaccheaus is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason after only one season with Washington, and a good playoff run should increase his marketability, beginning in the wild-card round when the Commanders visit the Buccaneers.

The Chiefs signed Washington to the practice squad Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Washington spent most of the 2024 regular season on the Chiefs' practice squad, and he was elevated for Week 8 against the Raiders and played 10 snaps (five on offense, five on special teams) but otherwise didn't show up in the box score. He was cut from the practice squad Dec. 30 in order to make room for linebacker Blake Lynch, but Washington is back on the practice squad and will be available for elevation to the active roster during the Chiefs' playoff run.

Harty (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Harty has been on the Ravens' injured reserve since Oct. 19 due to a knee injury. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Tuesday, and on the same day he ended up going through practice without any restrictions. If he's able to participate in practice fully over the next two days, Harty could be activated from IR and play in the Ravens' wild-card round game against the Steelers on Saturday.

Cincinnati signed Pryor to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Pryor was signed to the Bengals' practice squad Aug. 29 after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the active roster for three games (playing in two) and finished with one catch for nine yards, which came in Week 9 against the Raiders. Pryor will participate in OTAs and minicamp with the Bengals when the new league year begins March 12, and the 26-year-old wide receiver will spend the offseason working on earning a spot on the Bengals' roster for the 2025 season.