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Bengals TE Tanner Hudson Out for Season With Torn Pectoral

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Week 5 win over the...

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins, according to CBS Sports. The injury, revealed Tuesday, is likely to send Hudson to injured reserve in the coming days.

Hudson suffered the injury during Cincinnati’s 31-24 victory over Miami on Sunday and is expected to need surgery, according to Hudson’s agent as reported by CBS Sports.

What The Team Said

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Hudson “suffered a pectoral injury in Week 5 and is a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list,” according to Yahoo Sports. Hudson is expected to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days, according to CBS Sports.

Hudson’s Season

Hudson spent the start of the year on the practice squad, elevated for two of Cincinnati’s first three games before signing to the active roster Sept. 29. In four appearances, he caught seven passes for 33 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.

What’s Next

The Bengals are expected to place Hudson on injured reserve in the coming days.

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