Gerald Hodges

Gerald Hodges to start season as Vikings middle linebacker?

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Gerald Hodges will start at middle linebacker in Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.

What It Means:

Hodges has been competing with Audie Cole and Eric Kendricks for the starting middle linebacker spot this summer. Hodges recorded 66 tackles and one interception last season.

The Vikings ranked 28th in our schedule-adjusted Defensive Rushing Net Expected Points metric last season. Our algorithms project Hodges to finish the season with 17 tackles in a reserve role.

Source: ESPN.com