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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Tanner Hudson
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Tanner Hudson
NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Tight end Tanner Hudson faces potential roster cuts despite being a trusted veteran. The source indicates Hudson may be the odd man out at the position due to younger players behind him appearing deserving of roster spots, and Hudson's advancing age working against him in the competition for limited tight end roster slots.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Hudson is projected to be cut from the 53-man roster despite having the trust of both quarterbacks and coaches; the source states 'Hudson is the hard cut here. He has the trust of both quarterbacks and coaches, but there are only so many mouths to feed,' indicating the Bengals will keep only four tight ends instead of five.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Hudson faces roster spot pressure with Sample and Gesicki ahead on the depth chart, Erick All Jr. healthy, and seventh-round pick Jack Endries impressing. However, Hudson caught Johnson's second touchdown pass from the six-yard line in the second quarter, giving the Bengals a two-score lead; producing when on the field is critical for his roster security.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Returning tight end and proven pass-catcher for Joe Burrow; competing for roster spot in crowded tight end room; receiving production history likely secures one of four returning tight end spots before Endries and Grandy enter conversation.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Hudson has been productive and earned the trust of the coaching staff, but Cincinnati's tight end room has changed significantly. Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample offer established veteran roles, Erick All Jr. is returning from ACL injury with potential, and rookie Jack Endries just had three catches and a touchdown against Detroit while impressing with blocking progress. The Bengals kept five tight ends in Cincy Jungle's latest post-preseason projection, but that's hardly guaranteed. Keeping five means sacrificing a roster spot elsewhere, and Cincinnati has plenty of other positions where players are making legitimate cases. Hudson's veteran experience could ultimately win the day, but if the Bengals decide they can get enough receiving production from Gesicki and All while keeping Sample and Endries for their blocking and developmental value, Hudson could become expendable.NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Hudson is identified as a potential cut candidate within the Cincinnati Bengals' tight end room. At 31 years old, Hudson faces competition from a stacked depth chart: Erick All Jr. (returning from 2024 ACL tear, missed all of 2025), Mike Gesicki (returning to full strength after missing four games in 2025), seventh-round draft pick Jack Endries, and young prospect Cam Grandy. The source notes that "All of these young guys have shown serious promise and most of them have the added benefit of being solid to good blockers as well," suggesting Hudson's veteran status and age work against him in a youth-focused rebuild.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a bubble player with a surprising status; the source notes Hudson has been on the roster and contributed regularly over recent seasons, but his roster spot is now uncertain because Erick All Jr.'s emergence this season changes the tight end depth chart dynamics.NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026
Tight end Tanner Hudson has survived roster cuts so far but faces mounting competition in an increasingly crowded Bengals tight end room. Young prospects Erick All, Jack Endries, and Cam Grandy are competing for snaps, while veteran starters Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample have already logged significant playing time for the team, putting Hudson's roster spot in jeopardy as the preseason progresses.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Tanner Hudson made an awesome catch over the middle during practice, showcasing his receiving ability.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Tanner Hudson has shown he belongs on the Bengals' roster as a tight end, securing his spot on the 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Has made plays when called upon and has been a staple on special teams the past couple of seasons; likely to be the fourth tight end on the roster if Bengals keep only four; competing with seventh-round rookie Jack Endries for the final tight end spot on the 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Hudson is listed among the tight ends on the Bengals' 2026 depth chart behind Drew Sample and Mike Gesicki, indicating a backup role in the tight end rotation.NegativeDepth ChartAug 8, 2026
Hudson is third on the Bengals' tight end depth chart behind Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample. The biggest threat to Hudson's 2026 playing time is Erick All, a local prospect who hasn't taken a snap since 2024 due to a knee injury that started in college. If All stays healthy, he will cut into Hudson's playing time; if All remains injured, Hudson could serve as the TE3.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Hudson has carved out a reliable role as a depth tight end for the Bengals despite not being the top option on the depth chart. He's not as good of a blocker as Drew Sample and not the receiver Mike Gesicki is, but he can do both when asked and does both well. He has garnered the trust of Joe Burrow and has remained a dependable depth piece, catching 19 passes in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons after posting career highs with 39 receptions for 352 yards and his first NFL touchdown in 2023.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Tanner Hudson has carved out a productive role over the past few seasons and is competing for a backup tight end spot; the Bengals have frequently lined up in 13 personnel (one running back, one wide receiver, three tight ends) during training camp, making the depth chart behind Gesicki important if that package becomes regular.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Hudson is projected to make the 53-man roster as the third tight end. The source notes that Hudson has the trust of the coaching staff, which supports his roster spot.