TANNER HUDSON NEWS

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Deemed limited Tuesday Hudson (knee) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Hudson has missed Cincinnati's past two contests while dealing with a knee injury. Though the Bengals held a walkthrough Tuesday, Hudson's designation as limited is at least a step in the right direction, as he didn't practice at all last week. If Hudson can return to game action Saturday against Pittsburgh, he could get a bump in playing time, as fellow tight end Drew Sample was estimated as a DNP on Tuesday due to a groin injury.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Saturday Hudson (knee) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Broncos.

Impact No surprise here, as Hudson was deemed doubtful for this contest due to a knee injury sustained in Week 15. As a result, Cam Grandy and Tanner McLachlan will be the depth tight end options for Cincinnati behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play against Denver Hudson (knee) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Broncos after logging a DNP on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Hudson has been held out of practice since suffering a knee injury during the Bengals' Week 15 win over the Titans. Cam Grandy and Tanner McLachlan would serve as Cincinnati's depth tight ends behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample if Hudson is inactive Saturday.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Tuesday Hudson (knee) didn't participate in Cincinnati's practice Tuesday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Hudson missed the team's Week 16 win over the Browns with a knee injury and is now in danger of missing another matchup. If he can't return to practice prior to Saturday's matchup versus the Broncos, he will likely be sidelined for a second straight week.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out versus Cleveland Hudson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Hudson played just five snaps last week against the Titans, catching his lone target for nine yards. The veteran tight end hasn't been playing heavy snaps, but he's proven to be a target-earner when on the field, securing 18 of 22 targets for 143 yards and one touchdown on the season despite playing just 115 offensive snaps. His absence leaves the Bengals with a tight end group of Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Cam Grandy and Tanner McLachlan.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Hudson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Hudson was absent from Wednesday's practice report, so it appears the knee injury is a recent one. His practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. Over his last six games, Hudson has caught 16 passes (on 18 targets) for 125 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 19-yard catch in Week 14 Hudson played 14 of the Bengals' 71 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a 19-yard catch in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Hudson saw the least amount of playing time of any of the four Bengals tight ends that were active for the contest, but he made perhaps two of the more impactful plays of the night. The 19-yard reception was Cincinnati's fifth-longest gain of the game and extended a fourth-quarter drive, and Hudson also hopped on a Joe Burrow fumble in Bengals territory on that same possession to spare his team from an untimely turnover.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in four passes Hudson caught all four of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Hudson played just 12 of the Bengals' 62 offensive snaps, behind both Drew Sample (39) and Mike Gesicki (27). With that said, the 30-year-old Hudson was targeted on one-third of his snaps. His four grabs and 28 yards were both his second-highest marks in each category, highlighting his limited usage so far this season. Operating as the Bengals' No. 3 tight end, Hudson is not on the fantasy radar. The Bengals visit the Cowboys in Week 14.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice against Chargers Hudson caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Hudson played just 11 percent of the Bengals' 82 offensive snaps Sunday, a substantial dip in snap share after averaging a 26 percent snap share over Cincinnati's previous three contests. Operating as the No. 3 tight end behind teammates Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample, Hudson has totaled just 12 receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown across seven games this season. The 30-year-old should remain off the fantasy radar after the team's Week 12 bye when the Bengals' host the Steelers on Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Despite the heroics of Burrow and Chase, 4-6 Bengals let another one slip away with Chargers next

The Cincinnati Bengals once again couldn't put away Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy night in narrow loss Hudson brought in six of seven targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 35-34 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

Impact The towering tight end finished third in receptions and receiving yards on the Bengals for the night, and he had two more catches than position mate Mike Gesicki on two fewer targets. Hudson had just recorded his first two catches since Week 1 in Sunday's win over the Raiders, so Thursday's numbers were season highs across the board and included his first touchdown of the campaign on a three-yard grab late in the first half. It's still difficult to trust Hudson's week-to-week involvement considering Gesicki's presence, however, leaving the former with an uncertain fantasy outlook for a Week 11 road matchup against the Chargers on Sunday night, Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson leads rally, and Ravens stop 2-point attempt to hold off Bengals 35-34

Lamar Jackson threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, and Baltimore stopped Cincinnati on a 2-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to hold off the Bengals 35-34

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two catches in win Hudson played 20 of the Bengals' 74 snaps on offense and finished with two catches for 14 yards on three targets in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders.

Impact Hudson recorded his first pair of receptions since Week 1 and benefited from more snaps than usual in part due to rookie tight end Erick All (knee) sustaining what was ultimately determined to be a season-ending ACL tear during the contest. With All out of the mix, Hudson could continue to see a slightly elevated role as the Bengals' No. 2 pass-catching tight end behind Mike Gesicki.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets few snaps in return Hudson (knee) failed to draw a target while playing four of the Bengals' 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.

Impact Hudson had been inactive for each of the Bengals' previous four games while he managed a knee injury, but he was removed from Cincinnati's injury report for Week 6 and made his return from a month-long absence Sunday. He was one of four tight ends that the Bengals made active Sunday and finished well behind Drew Sample (26 snaps), Erick All (23 snaps) and Mike Gesicki (19 snaps) in terms of playing time.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hudson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Hudson was a full participant at each practice during Week 5 prep and didn't have an injury designation. However, the reserve tight end will remain sidelined for a fourth straight game due to a lingering knee injury. Tanner McLachlan (coach's decision) is also inactive, so Mike Gesicki, Erick All and Drew Sample are the Bengals' active tight ends versus Baltimore.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hudson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Hudson was a full participant at each practice during Week 5 prep and didn't have an injury designation. However, the reserve tight end will remain sidelined for a fourth straight game due to a lingering knee injury. Tanner McLachlan (coach's decision) is also inactive, so Mike Gesicki, Erick All and Drew Sample are the Bengals' active tight ends versus Baltimore.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Wednesday Hudson (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Hudson has been sidelined since Week 1 due to a knee injury, but it appears the 29-year-old will be good to go for Sunday's game against the Ravens. He played 22 snaps (nine on offense, 13 on special teams) and caught two passes (on three targets) for 18 yards in Week 1. It's unclear how Hudson will fit into the offense, especially with backups Erick All and Drew Sample both seeing more snaps than starter Mike Gesicki in Week 4 against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Hudson (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers.

Impact Hudson hasn't played since Week 1 with the injury, despite being active in Week 2, nor did he practice this week. In his absence, Erick All and Drew Sample will continue to see extra snaps behind Mike Gesicki.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Carolina Hudson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Hudson has been sidelined since the Week 1 opener versus New England. In his absence, Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and rookie Erick All have claimed tight end duties in Cincinnati. If Hudson is cleared to play Sunday, it's unclear how much action he'll see on offense.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Hudson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Hudson has been sidelined for over a week and wasn't active for their Week 3 loss to the Commanders, and although he was active for Week 2, he never went in the game. The Southern Arkansas product will likely need to get on the practice field Friday in some capacity to have any chance of playing Sunday against the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Hudson (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson missed the Bengals' Week 3 loss to the Commanders due to a knee injury, and it appears he's still dealing with the issue. The 29-year-old tight end will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 4, as the Bengals travel to Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Washington Hudson (knee) did not practice Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson wasn't able to practice all week due to a knee injury, and his next chance at suiting up will be against the Panthers on Sept. 29. Erick All will step up as the No. 3 tight end for the Bengals on Monday behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE