Tanner Hudson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on IR Hudson (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve by the Bengals on Monday.

Impact Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the team's 31-24 win over Miami in Week 5, so his transition to IR comes as no surprise. In his absence, Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample will continue to operate as the team's primary options at tight end this season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss rest of season Hudson's agent revealed Tuesday that the tight end sustained a torn pectoral in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Dolphins and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Charlie Cliffor...

Impact Hudson will presumably need surgery to address the pec tear and is likely to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Though he didn't win a spot on the Bengals' initial 53-man roster coming out of the preseason, Hudson was elevated from the practice squad for two of the team's firs three games before getting signed to the roster Sept. 29. Over his four appearances with Cincinnati, the reserve tight end tallied seven catches for 33 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals embrace an early bye after a win in Miami

Zac Taylor, coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, initially disliked the early bye week in their schedule

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Dealing with pec injury Hudson suffered a pectoral injury during the Bengals' 31-24 win over the Dolphins on Sunday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hudson finished Sunday's game having caught all three of his targets for 14 yards, which included a two-yard touchdown catch late in the second quarter to give the Bengals a 21-7 halftime lead. He played a total of 27 snaps (19 on offense, eight on special teams), though it's unclear when he picked up the injury, but it's severe enough for Hudson that he may require a stint on injured reserve. Rookie seventh-rounder Jack Endries would be in line for a larger role if Hudson misses time.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow throws 4 TDs, Battle has pair of interceptions as Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, safety Jordan Battle had a pair of interceptions and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Bengals' receiver depth tested as Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins deal with injuries

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins did not practice on Wednesday

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Burrow stays calm with Bengals at 2-2, but injuries to Chase and Higgins will impact game plan

Joe Burrow doesn't want to panic after the Cincinnati Bengals lost their second straight game, falling to 2-2

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Bengals shake up return game, cut Ke'Shawn Williams and add Mitchell Tinsley

The Cincinnati Bengals have made changes to their wide receiver and tight end lineup, impacting both offense and special teams

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Quick Hits | Zac Taylor Won't Rule Out Safeties; Tanner Hudson Gets His Hands On Roster Again Bengals safety Bryan Cook (ankle) and backup Kyle Dugger (unknown) didn’t practice Wednesday, but head coach Zac Taylor isn’t ruling them ou...

SEPTEMBER 30 • BENGALS.COM

Signed to Cincinnati's active roster The Bengals signed Hudson off the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Hudson was elevated from the practice squad for two of the Bengals' first three games of the regular season, accumulating three catches on as many targets for 17 yards. He'll now be a part of the team's 53-man roster moving forward and will contribute mostly on special teams and in a depth role on offense behind fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in Week 3 Hudson caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Impact The 31-year-old tight end has appeared in two games this season, securing all three of his targets for 17 yards. The Bengals like to use multiple tight ends, and Hudson played behind both Drew Sample and Mike Gesicki but ahead of Erick All against Pittsburgh. Hudson would likely need an injury to Gesicki to become relevant in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Sunday's showdown The Bengals elevated Hudson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Hudson was elevated for the Bengals' Week 1 win over the Buccaneers, playing six offensive snaps and 13 special-teams snaps in the contest and catching his sole target for four yards. The tight end should fill a similar role in Sunday's game against the Steelers, providing special teams coverage alongside a minimal offensive snap share.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to practice squad Hudson reverted to the Bengals' practice squad after catching one pass for four yards in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Bucs, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The tight end played on six offensive snaps and 13 special-teams snaps. Hudson got the nod over rookie seventh-round pick Jack Endries as the fourth tight end on Cincinnati's depth chart. Endries, though, is not injured, so it's not clear which player will hold down the spot if the Bengals again carry four players at the position in their next game.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Sunday The Bengals elevated Hudson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Hudson was released by the Bengals in late August before returning to the team on the practice squad. The tight end was unable to make the 53-man roster over Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All or Jack Endries, but it appears the team would like him to suit up for Sunday's game alongside the other four options anyway.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Cincinnati The Bengals signed Hudson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact While Hudson was unable to make the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, the organization still wants the tight end around. If Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All or Jack Endries must miss time due to injury, Hudson will likely be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster to fill the open role.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cincinnati The Bengals released Hudson on Monday.

Impact Hudson signed a one-year contract extension with the Bengals in January. The tight end played in 15 regular-season games for the team during 2025, producing 19 receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals ultimately ended up keeping Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All and Jack Endries at tight end. Hudson is now a free agent and can sign with any franchise's 53-man roster or practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Endries is creating a Bengals roster dilemma that requires a nuanced solution Jack Endries is making a strong roster case, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals with a difficult decision involving Tanner Hudson and a crowded...

AUGUST 26 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

40-year-old journeyman QB Josh Johnson leads Bengals to 27-9 preseason victory over Bears

The Cincinnati Bengals rested all of their starters and key backups, but 40-year-old quarterback Josh Johnson directed a scoring drive against the Chicago Bears' defensive starters...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Inks contract extension Hudson and the Bengals agreed to a one-year contract extension Monday.

Impact Hudson played in 15 games for Cincinnati this season, posting a 19-168-2 receiving line that was a near carbon copy of his 19-154-1 line from 2024, though he saw action in just 11 regular-season contests during that 2024 campaign. His past two seasons have paled in comparison to his 2023 campaign when he recorded 39 catches on 50 targets for 352 yards a touchdown across 12 regular-season games, but the Bengals value his contributions enough to keep in the fold for at least another season. Mike Gesicki will likely remain Cincinnati's No. 1 tight end next year, but Hudson could get a bigger role if Noah Fant, who is slated to be a free agent, doesn't return.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

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JANUARY 19 • BENGALS.COM

Another 19-catch season Hudson finished the 2025 season with 19 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 24 targets.

Impact Hudson recorded exactly 19 catches for a second consecutive season while setting career highs in both games played (15) and touchdowns (two). The seven-year NFL veteran will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after spending the last three seasons in Cincinnati.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high three grabs in Week 15 Hudson recorded three catches for 16 yards on five targets in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Ravens.

Impact The three receptions were one shy of matching a season-high total for Hudson, who took the field for 19 of the team's 43 offensive snaps. Though Hudson has demonstrated some solid pass-catching chops when he's on the field, he's still no better than the second or third receiving option at the position behind Mike Gesicki and Noah Fant, the latter of whom exited Sunday with an ankle injury. The Bengals also continue to keep Drew Sample involved on offense as a blocking specialist, which typically leaves few snaps left over for Hudson.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches highlight-reel touchdown Hudson had just one catch for 14 yards in Thursday night's win over the Ravens, but it was a spectacular one-handed grab in the corner of the end zone to help the Bengals stretch t...

Impact Joe Burrow led Hudson perfectly to the corner, after Hudson had beaten the Ravens' Kyle Hamilton. Amazingly, Hudson played just six offensive snaps in the game as the Bengals' third tight end, with Mike Gesicki back in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals win in Burrow's return, taking advantage of 5 Ravens turnovers in a 32-14 victory

Joe Burrow threw two second-half touchdown passes in his return for Cincinnati, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak with a 32-14 victory over the fumble-pr...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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