TANNER HUDSON NEWS

Joins Cincy's 53-man roster The Bengals signed Hudson off their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Hudson was elevated from the practice squad in Weeks 3 and 4 while Irv Smith dealt with a hamstring injury, and the 6-foot-5 tight end held his own with four catches for 48 yards on six targets between those two games. The 30 receiving yards Hudson compiled Week 3 are more than Smith has had in any game this season. Smith also lost a fumble in this past Sunday's win over the 49ers, so perhaps Hudson can carve out a sizable pass-catching role if the Cincinnati coaching staff is unhappy with Smith's production.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs future deal The Bengals signed Hudson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Hudson joined the Bengals' practice squad at the beginning of December after being waived by the Giants. He made 11 straight appearances for New York to start the season, totaling 10 receptions on 15 targets for 132 yards across 244 offensive snaps, but he was never elevated to Cincinnati's active roster. With his new contract, the fourth-year tight end will get to stick around the Bengals' organization and compete for a roster spot next season.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets one target in Week 12 Hudson turned his lone target into a 10-yard reception in Thursday's 28-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Hudson played 12 of the Giants' 59 snaps on offense while working as part of a three-man rotation at tight end that included Lawrence Cager and Chris Myarick. All three players are candidates to see their roles reduced in the Giants' Week 13 contest against the Commanders, as head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that he's optimistic Daniel Bellinger (eye) will be able to return to the lineup, according to Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. Prior to missing the Giants' last four games with a fractured eye socket, Bellinger had been serving as the team's top tight end.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win Hudson caught all three of his targets for 24 yards Sunday in a 24-16 victory against Houston.

Impact Hudson tied for the team lead with three catches and finished third with 24 receiving yards in the victory. The Giants continue to take a run-first approach, as Daniel Jones attempted only 17 passes, and his 13 completions were spread fairly evenly among six different pass catchers. Five of Hudson's eight catches this season have come in New York's past two games, but his role may be reduced in Week 11 if Daniel Bellinger (eye) is able to return.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top option at tight end Sunday Hudson caught three of five targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact With Daniel Bellinger sidelined due to a fractured eye socket, Hudson stepped up as the Giants' top receiving option at tight end, while Chris Myarick caught the only pass thrown his way for 10 yards. With the Giants on bye next week, Bellinger might have enough time to recover and return to action, but if he remains out Hudson could have some deep-league appeal in Week 10 against the Texans.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Hudson is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Hudson landed on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to an illness and didn't practice Friday. However, he appears to have cleared the aliment and will be good to go Sunday. The reserve tight end has caught three of five targets for 40 yards across 130 offensive snaps during the first five games of the campaign.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 Hudson (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore.

Impact Hudson apparently fell ill Thursday, and he now appears to be at risk of missing his first game action of the season Sunday. If he can't play versus the Ravens, the Giants could be forced to lean more heavily on rookie Daniel Bellinger.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Hudson did not practice Thursday due to a non-COVID related illness, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson was not listed with any issues on the Giants' practice report Wednesday, and the exact nature and severity of this illness are still unknown. The backup tight end has caught three of his five targets for 40 yards through the first five games of the season, though he's played an increased percentage of the Giants' offensive snaps over the past two weeks, with 61 percent against Chicago and 45 percent against Green Bay. Hudson will have two more days to overcome this illness before Sunday's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Hudson on TE room: 'We have a tight-knit group' Tight end Tanner Hudson speaks to the media on Monday after the team's victory over the Chicago Bears.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Draws three targets Week 2 Hudson recorded two receptions for 23 yards on three targets in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Panthers.

Impact The pair of receptions were Hudson's first since the 2020 campaign, when he recorded a 3-41-0 receiving line on seven targets over 11 games for the Buccaneers. Rookie Daniel Bellinger remains the Giants' top tight end, but with snap shares barely north of 50 percent in both of his first two games, he's not necessarily entrenched atop the depth chart. Even if Hudson ends up poaching more snaps from Bellinger, the 27-year-old is still expected to primarily serve as a blocker whenever he's on the field.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daboll, Saleh hopeful for yearly Giants-Jets practices

The New York Jets and the New York Giants held a joint preseason practice for the first time in 17 years

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants Sign Tight End Tanner Hudson New York adds reinforcement to a paper-thin position.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Giants add TE Tanner Hudson; waive C Chris Owens The Giants have signed free agent tight end Tanner Hudson

AUGUST 25, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Brock Purdy Finds Tanner Hudson in the End Zone for a Third-Down TD San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy worked his progression for a third-down touchdown to 49ers tight end Tanner Hudson.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Receives future deal Hudson signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Hudson played two games for the 49ers this season in Weeks 5 and 7, after suiting up 20 times for Tampa Bay between 2019 and 2020. The 26-year-old has five catches on 12 targets for 67 yards in his career. He'll now work to carve out a bigger role in 2022.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 49ers' practice squad Hudson signed with the 49ers' practice squad Monday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Hudson was waived by San Francisco on Jan. 7 to make room for Ambry Thomas to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, Hudson is now back with the team's practice squad to provide depth at tight end. Hudson has been active for two games this season, logging one offensive and 10 special-teams snaps.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for Week 17 Hudson was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hudson has a chance to see on-field action for just the third time this season. He'll provide mostly special-teams depth for the 49ers on Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Hudson reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Hudson was elevated to the 49ers' active roster for Sunday's game against the Colts with George Kittle (calf) on injured reserve. The tight end saw just three snaps on special teams in the contest. Hudson now heads to the practice squad to await his next opportunity.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Hudson was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Hudson will be active for the second straight game with George Kittle (calf) on injured reserve. During Week 5, the 26-year-old played just one offensive snap, so he likely won't be a part of the 49ers' offensive game plan Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Hudson reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Hudson was called up for Sunday's loss to the Cardinals but played just one offensive snap. He's a candidate to return to the active roster while George Kittle (calf) is on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Hudson was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Hudson was unable to land a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster to begin the regular season, but he'll serve as depth at tight end Sunday after George Kittle (calf) was placed on injured reserve. The 26-year-old Hudson appeared in 11 games for Tampa Bay last year and brought in three of his seven targets for 41 yards.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers place TE George Kittle on IR with calf injury

The San Francisco 49ers have placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a calf injury that has been bothering him for weeks

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers rookie QB Trey Lance's injured finger healing

Rookie quarterback Trey Lance’s injured finger is showing signs of healing, and the San Francisco 49ers are hopeful he will be able to return to practice next week

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let go by Tampa Bay The Buccaneers cut Hudson on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Hudson has looked good as a receiver this preseason, so he could be a candidate to resurface on Tampa Bay's practice squad or land a role elsewhere in the league. Last season Hudson appeared in 10 games with the Buccaneers, in which span he secured three of seven targets for 41 yards.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Biggest bubble decision: Will the Buccaneers keep tight end Tanner Hudson? What will the Bucs do with Tanner Hudson? We evaluate their options as they decide whether to keep the fan-favorite tight end.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM