Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacts as time winds down during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Bengals: Get Devastating News on Super Bowl Pass-Catcher 1
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson suffered an apparent chest injury during the third quarter of Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins after making a special-teams tackle. Hudson did not return for the remainder of the game. During Monday’s press conference, Zac Taylor told the media that the Super Bowl-winning pass-catcher is dealing with a pectoral injury and that the Bengals could potentially place him on injured reserve, as reported by Ben Baby of ESPN NFL Nation.
The Cincinnati Bengals get devastating news on Super Bowl pass-catcher
Tarvarius Moore, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) completes a catch as Green Bay Packers safety Tarvarius Moore (30) defends in the second quarter during a Week 1 NFL preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals,Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
According to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati,Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, per his agent. This is devastating news for Hudson, a solid pass-catcher and reliable red-zone/goal-line target. He (likely) finishes his 2026 campaign with seven receptions on seven targets for 33 yards and a touchdown across four games, one start, and 69 offensive snaps. The tight end will become an unrestricted free agent in March.
Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, his agent tells @WLWT
Brutal news for a reliable pass catching option in Cincinnati https://t.co/VAhOidgxJg
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) October 13, 2026
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Drew Sample, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample (89) stretches during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
Drew Sample remains the team’s top tight end and will primarily play on early downs because of his blocking. Mike Gesicki will continue to contribute as a receiving threat on passing downs, often lining up in the slot. Meanwhile, Erick All Jr. is expected to take on an expanded role and can line up in-line and in the backfield. Lastly, rookie seventh-round pick Jack Endries could see more game action after being limited to two games and one offensive snap to start the season.
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