TANNER HUDSON NEWS

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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Three grabs in loss Hudson caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Hudson played just 22 of the Bengals' 66 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow tight ends Noah Fant (32) and Drew Sample (30). The 31-year-old was unable to make the most of his opportunities, contributing little on the stat sheet on a day when Cincinnati's offense struggled. Hudson remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in two receptions Hudson caught two balls for 42 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bears.

Impact Hudson usually gets the third most offensive snaps among the Bengals tight ends, behind Noah Fant and Drew Sample, though Sample is almost exclusively used as a blocker. His level of activity has increased following Mike Gesicki's season-ending injury.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs reception in return Hudson recorded a nine-yard reception on two targets while playing 11 of the Bengals' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Impact Hudson was back in action after missing the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Steelers while recovering from a concussion. Though the Bengals have now played two games without No. 1 tight end Mike Gesicki (pectoral), Hudson doesn't look as though he'll be in line for a substantial increase in snaps Noah Fant has replaced Gesicki as the Bengals' top pass-catching option at tight end, while Drew Sample (54 percent snap share in Week 8) continues to see ample playing time at the position thanks to his blocking skills. Hudson has shown strong receiving skills on a per-snap basis during his career, but unless he cuts further into Fant's opportunities, he'll remain off the radar in most fantasy leagues.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 8 Hudson (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Hudson was concussed in Week 6 and missed last Thursday night's win over the Steelers, but the 10 days off between games gave Hudson enough time to advance through the league's concussion protocol. With Mike Gesicki (pectoral) on injured reserve, Hudson could see elevated snaps as the catch-first tight end in the offense.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Thursday Hudson (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hudson opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday, so his full participation in Thursday's session that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocol. He will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Jets on Sunday. Hudson's return would mean less snaps for Cam Grandy, though it wouldn't have a major impact on the playing time of Noah Fant and Drew Sample.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Logs limited practice Wednesday Hudson (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson's limited session Wednesday is a positive sign, given that he wasn't able to practice during Week 7 prep while in the league's concussion protocol. The next step for the seventh-year tight end would be to log a full practice, which would get him closer to clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson ruled out for prime-time matchup against Steelers

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Pittsburgh Hudson (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Hudson entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bengals' loss to the Packers on Sunday. The veteran tight end was unable to practice this past week and has not been cleared to play in Thursday's AFC North tilt. With Hudson out and Mike Gesicki (pectoral) on injured reserve, the Bengals are left with Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy as their three tight ends on the active roster.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP again Tuesday Hudson (concussion) was a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson is in the league's concussion protocol and will have an extremely difficult time gaining clearance on a short week ahead of Thursday night's game against the Steelers. With Hudson looking unlikely to play and Mike Gesicki (chest) ruled out, Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy will be in line to handle tight-end duties for Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals have confidence with Flacco at quarterback. Now they need to work on quicker starts

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Officially DNP on Monday Hudson (concussion) was estimated as a DNP on Monday's practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Hudson came out of Sunday's loss to the Packers with concussion symptoms and is in the league's protocol. It's going to be a difficult challenge for him to gain clearance ahead of Thursday night's date with the Steelers. With Mike Gesicki (pectoral) very unlikely to play, Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy would be in line to handle tight-end duties for Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson both ailing Cincinnati Bengals tight ends Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson were both injured in Sunday's loss at Green Bay.Gesicki will be out for "a whil...

OCTOBER 13 • THESTATE.COM

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OCTOBER 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

In concussion protocol Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Hudson is in the league's concussion protocol, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Mike Gesicki (pectoral) going down on the opening drive against the Packers on Sunday, Hudson played elevated offensive snaps and secured four of five targets for 10 yards and one touchdown. He's now injured and looking unlikely to play Thursday night against the Steelers. If Hudson and Gesicki, who is expected to be out for "a while," can't play against Pittsburgh, Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy would likely handle tight-end duties for the Bengals.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Flacco's strong second half in Cincinnati debut gives slumping Bengals reason for hope

Joe Flacco rallied the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Packers overcome Flacco's comeback attempt and beat the Bengals 27-18

Josh Jacobs rushed for two touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers held off Cincinnati for a 27-18 victory in Joe Flacco’s Bengals debut

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Struggling to find role on offense Hudson went without a target while playing just one of the Bengals' 62 snaps on offense in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the Lions.

Impact Though Hudson flashed some strong pass-catching chops in his limited opportunities the past two seasons with Cincinnati, he's struggled to find playing time in 2025 with the Bengals bringing back top tight end Mike Gesicki on a new deal and signing Noah Fant to a one-year contract in the offseason. Through five weeks, Hudson has been a healthy inactive on one occasion and has played just two snaps on offense in the four games in which he's suited up.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Week 3 Hudson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Hudson exclusively played on special teams in the Bengals' first two games of the regular season, but he will observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Cincinnati goes with Noah Fant, Drew Sample and Cam Grandy as the three backup tight ends behind starter Mike Gesicki. Hudson's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Broncos on Monday, Sept. 29.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Hudson's fight for extra yards pays off on 12-yard touchdown Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson catches a 12-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 08/07/2025

AUGUST 7 • NFL.COM

Staying in Cincinnati Hudson signed a one-year contract with the Bengals on Friday.

Impact Hudson had a brief moment in the sun during the 2023 season, averaging 4.1 catches for 35.7 yards over a seven-game stretch, but Mike Gesicki then replaced him as Cincinnati's top pass-catching TE in 2024. Hudson finished last season with a 19-154-1 receiving line (23 targets) in 11 games, missing six weeks with two separate knee injuries. He turned 30 in November and likely will have to settle for a reserve role in 2025 even if the Bengals don't re-sign Gesicki.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sparsely used Hudson played just three offensive snaps in the Bengals' season-ending win over the Steelers, catching one pass for 11 yards.

Impact Hudson was squarely behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample at tight end on the Bengals depth chart. He caught 19 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown, falling off quite a bit from 2023 when he had more than twice as many targets. Gesicki stayed relatively healthy this season, as opposed to the year before when Irv Smith missed so much time.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Pittsburgh Hudson (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Steelers after logging a full practice Thursday.

Impact Hudson missed the Bengals' last two games due to a knee injury that he suffered against the Titans in Week 15. He had an LP/LP/FP practice squad this week, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to suit up for Saturday's regular-season finale. Hudson would serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Mike Gesicki if Drew Sample (groin) is unable to play.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE