TANNER HUDSON NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Hudson (knee) was a DNP for Friday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson has opened the week with back-to-back DNP's, and he'll have one more opportunity Saturday to improve his practice participation ahead of the Bengals' Week 3 matchup against the Commanders. If Hudson is unable to play Monday, then Erick All would slide into the No. 3 tight end spot behind Mike Gesicki (calf) and Drew Sample.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not over injury Hudson (knee) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Hudson has been dealing with a knee injury since preparation for Week 2 began. Although he ultimately suited up last Sunday, he never got on the field and was likely only active in case of emergencies. With the Bengals not playing until Monday against the Commanders, he'll have an extra day to recover for the matchup. Although based on Week 2, even if he is active, there's no guarantee he'll get in the game.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not involved in loss Hudson failed to record a single offensive snap in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Despite dealing with a knee injury heading into Week 2, Hudson was active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. The veteran, however, was not involved in the contest while fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All handled tight end duties. Assuming he is ready and available for Week 3, Hudson should continue to see limited action in the Bengals' offense in a matchup with the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Hudson (knee) is active for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Impact Hudson managed just one limited session (Thursday) during Week 2 prep due to a knee injury, and his doubtful designation on the Bengals' last practice report Friday forecast that he'd be unavailable. Having said that, the Bengals are keeping him active, which Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com speculates may be because Hudson is the team's emergency long snapper.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 2 Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Hudson (knee) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Hudson practiced in a limited capacity Thursday after being held out of Wednesday's session, but it looks like he's facing long odds to suit up Sunday. An absence by Hudson would pave the way for Drew Sample and Mike Gesicki to handle increased snaps in Cincinnati's tight end rotation.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice Hudson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, so his limited activity Thursday represents a step in the right direction. The rotational tight end will have one more chance to upgrade his activity level at Friday's practice, with the goal of gaining clearance for Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Hudson (knee) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson caught two of his three targets for 18 yards during Cincinnati's loss to the Patriots in Week 1, but it looks like he also picked up a knee injury in the contest. It's worth noting that Hudson played just nine offensive snaps Week 1, less than Drew Sample (27) and Mike Gesicki (18), so even if he does get healthy in time to play Sunday versus the Chiefs he'll only stand to handle a depth role in Cincinnati's tight end rotation.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three targets against New England Hudson caught two of his three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Hudson was on the field for just nine of the Bengals 51 offensive snaps Sunday, playing well behind Drew Sample (27) and Mike Gesicki (18). Despite the limited playing time, the 29-year-old's three targets were just one fewer than that of Gesicki, who is likely the preferred pass-catching tight end in Cincinnati. Going forward, Hudson should find it very difficult to see consistent usage as a the Bengals' third tight end, keeping him off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 2 matchup with the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Turnovers, missed tackles and other mistakes doom Bengals in season-opening loss to Patriots

The Cincinnati Bengals thought they were ready to play the rebuilding New England Patriots in the opener, but the final score said otherwise

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores go-ahead touchdown Hudson put the Bengals ahead on Sunday in the third quarter of their win against the Colts with a short touchdown catch and netted two catches for 21 yards on the three targets.

Impact Hudson's snap share has decreased after peaking 36 percent in Week 11, but he still found a way to make an impact on Sunday. He had just 13 offensive snaps against the Colts.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow's 21-yard loft to Hudson is 100 on the accuracy scale Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's 21-yard loft to Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson is a perfect 100 on the accuracy scale.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • NFL.COM