Overview
- The team announced the one-year extension on January 19, keeping Hudson under contract for the 2026 season.
- The deal removes Hudson from the March free-agent pool, with terms not disclosed and widely described as low-cost.
- Hudson has 77 receptions for 674 yards and four touchdowns with Cincinnati, including 19 catches for 168 yards and two scores in 2025.
- He remains in a crowded tight end group with Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample, with Noah Fant reported as an impending free agent.
- The extension is an early offensive move as the Bengals are expected to prioritize defensive improvements this offseason.