Bengals Put Tanner Hudson on IR for 2026 Season
Hudson tore his pectoral in Week 5 and is done for the year, opening a roster spot and shifting the TE pecking order in Cincinnati.
Tanner Hudson is done for the 2026 season. According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), the Bengals officially placed the tight end on injured reserve on Monday after he tore his pectoral in their Week 5 win over the Dolphins. Hudson's agent had already confirmed the season-ending nature of the injury last week, so this move is the formal roster consequence.
Tanner Hudson
Hudson finishes his 2026 campaign on a tough note — he caught seven passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in that Week 5 game, giving him at least one bright moment before the injury ended his year. He's a pure IR stash in dynasty leagues if your roster can absorb it, but there's no redraft value left to discuss.
Mike Gesicki
Gesicki is the clear name to target here. ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) lists him first among Cincinnati's remaining tight ends — Gesicki, Erick All, Drew Sample, and Jack Endries — and he now stands as the top option at the position for the Bengals going forward. The source story notes the team could add a tight end to fill the open roster spot, so monitor that for any depth threat worth noting. For now, Gesicki is the beneficiary, and if you can add him in a standard redraft league (points per reception or otherwise), this news makes him worth a look.
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