The Facts: For 3 or 4 weeks, Hogan with several ligaments in his right wrist "all torn up," he said. On Monday, he sported a black brace over the wrist and said he was planning on having surgery this week.
Diehards Line:
Hogan, slated to be a restricted free agent, finished the 2015 season with 36 receptions for 450 yards with two touchdowns and will now be a restricted free agent. There were highs (like his game-winning catches at Tennessee), lows (like two deep drops in Week 15 and 16) and much adjusting to this run-first play calling, Sammy Watkins-centric passing attack. The toughness Hogan showed down the stretch could go a long way. The team was aware of the injury, but outsiders had no clue. Publicly, all HC Rex Ryan said was that Hogan “had a wrist but we expect him to be fine.” The final three weeks Hogan still played 51, 54 and 62 snaps, even as the lasting image of the 27-year-old receiver for most fans was not pretty. Hogan did say the Bills have indicated to him that they want him back, though admitted they might not be able to financially. Restricted free agent tenders can be offered in March.