Overview
- Cincinnati announced the one-year extension for tight end Tanner Hudson on Jan. 19, 2026.
- Since arriving in 2022, he has 77 catches for 674 yards and four touchdowns and is entering his seventh NFL season.
- He has two starts in Cincinnati and has served as a red-zone target for Joe Burrow.
- Playing time in 2026 could depend on Noah Fant's future, with Mike Gesicki often lining up as a receiver and Drew Sample also competing for snaps.
- The move is among the team's first offseason actions, and many fans expect greater focus on defensive upgrades after recent struggles.