When it comes to the major names at tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals right now, there’s something of a “big three” on the depth chart.
Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All would be the guys to know. But names like Tanner Hudson, Cam Grandy and rookie draft pick Jack Endries are in the hunt for final roster spots too.
While Endries had the big touchdown during the first preseason game and Grandy has seen some notable training camp usage, it’s Hudson who is starting to surge over the last few days.
“I knew my time would come if I was just patient,” Hudson said, according to Dan Hoard. “There’s no point in being uptight about it or getting mad about it, your time is going to come and you’re either prepared to make a play or you’re not.”
Let Hoard tell it, Hudson has started to see more and more looks in the offense over the last few days of work.
No great shock. Hudson joined the Bengals in 2022 and has earned contract extensions nearly every year. His all-around game and veteran status still provides major value. With Gesicki a receiver, Sample a blocker and All an all-around player with major injury red flags, it was a matter of time before Hudson’s moment this summer arrived.
Barring a shocker from Endries or Grandy, Hudson still tracks as the third or fourth guy on the depth chart by Week 1, it just took a little longer than expected to hear his name buzz during camp.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Yet another name starting to emerge at TE for Bengals