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The Giants re-signed Hodgins to a one-year contract Thursday.

Hodgins, 24, was scheduled to be an exclusive rights free agent but is returning to the Giants after being claimed off waivers from the Bills in November. He quickly evolved into an every-down receiver for New York and was a prominent red-zone target for Daniel Jones. Hodgins finished the season with 33 catches for 351 yards and four touchdowns in eight games with the Giants and caught nine more balls for 108 yards and one score in two playoff contests. He should face more competition for targets and playing time in 2023, assuming the Giants find much-needed upgrades at the position.

Appearing on the Blogging the Boys podcast, Turpin said he hopes to get more chances on offense in 2023.

After being named the MVP of the USFL in 2022, Turpin signed a three-year deal with Dallas and made the Pro Bowl as a returner. He played just 62 snaps on offense, however, rushing three times for 17 yards and catching one of two targets for nine yards. With both Noah Brown and T.Y. Hilton slated for free agency, Turpin wants a shot to play more snaps. "They are going to try and get me on the offense and try to make guys respect me more on both sides of the ball," Turpin said. "I'm going into this training camp, I'm basically trying to show them that they have no choice but to use me on offense, that's my mindset." At 5-foot-9, 153 pounds, Turpin would do well to carve out a role in special packages. He's unlikely to come into fantasy relevance.

Kansas City signed Powell (undisclosed) to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Powell landed on the practice squad injured list in early January and subsequently sat out the Chiefs' postseason run. The nature of Powell's injury wasn't ultimately disclosed, but this offseason he will get a chance to compete for a role on the 53-man roster for 2023.

Kansas City signed Smith-Marsette to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Smith-Marsette suited up for two regular-season games with the Chiefs this season in addition to spending time on the team's practice squad. He wasn't targeted in those contests, playing just 12 offensive snaps and one snap on special teams. The 2021 fifth-round pick will get a chance to continue his development this offseason.

Cleveland signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on Wednesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Cleveland appeared in six games with the Broncos in 2022, recording two receptions on seven targets for 28 yards before finishing the season on Denver's practice squad. Since the Broncos declined to offer him a future contract following the season, Cleveland became a free agent and caught on with the Eagles as a member of the practice squad Jan. 17. He'll now work to earn full-time spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster in 2023.

Allen signed a reserve/future deal with the Eagles on Wednesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Allen spent the 2022 campaign on the Eagles' practice squad and never received an elevation to the active roster. The 28-year-old, who played collegiately at Oregon from 2014 through 2016, previously resumed playing football last year after a decorated track career that included stints in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.

The Patriots waived Wilkerson (concussion) on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Wilkerson suffered a concussion during training camp and ultimately spent the entire 2022 campaign on injured reserve. The 26-year-old previously played in three games for the Patriots during the 2021 season, recording four catches on eight targets for 42 yards and two touchdowns. He'll likely look to find work elsewhere ahead of OTAs.

Ridley (suspension) will apply for reinstatement Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

As expected, Ridley is applying to return to the NFL at his earliest eligibility date. The wideout missed the entire 2022 season due to an indefinite suspension for betting on NFL games back in 2021. The 28-year-old was traded from Atlanta to Jacksonville on Nov. 1, and he's wasting no time in petitioning the league to allow him to begin participating in team activities with his new club. Assuming Ridley is reinstated without issue, he will have a clear path to join Christian Kirk (knee) and Zay Jones as quarterback Trevor Lawrence's top receivers during the upcoming campaign.

Ward reverted to Philadelphia's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Ward was elevated ahead of the Super Bowl, but he was ultimately inactive for the 38-35 loss to Kansas City. The 27-year-old wide receiver is set to hit free agency this offseason.

Kemp reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Kemp played 17 special teams snaps in Sunday's 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Eagles, but he didn't accrue any meaningful statistics. The 27-year-old wide receiver will be a free agent this offseason.