Bengals sign TE Tanner Hudson to one-year extension
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Tight end Tanner Hudson has signed a one-year extension with the Cincinnati Bengals, preventing him from entering free agency in March. Hudson joined the Bengals' practice squad late in the 2022 season and began playing games for the team in 2023. Over the past three seasons, he has participated in 38 games, recording 77 catches for 674 yards and four touchdowns. In the 2025 season, Hudson played in 15 games, achieving 19 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals' tight end lineup also includes Noah Fant, who is approaching free agency, as well as Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All, and Cam Grandy.
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