Drew Sample

TE · CIN

outlook

2026 Season Outlook

sleeper-outlookNov 2, 2026, 9:00 AM+1 story · 30dSource unavailable

Sample, a 2019 second-round pick, has suited up for all 17 regular-season games in three straight years, averaging 126 receiving yards per campaign in that span. He faces increased competition for rotational work behind top TE Mike Gesicki in 2026, with Erick All (ACL) hopeful to return to full health, Tanner Hudson still in the mix and the Bengals having added a rookie TE in Jack Endries in the 2026 NFL Draft via a seventh-round selection

Drew Sample

TE · CIN

transaction

FA: Drew Sample added

sleeper-tx-free_agentOct 29, 2026, 1:56 AM+1 story · 30dSource unavailable

Drew Sample

Adds: Drew Sample

Tanner Hudson

TE · CIN

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN

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Bengals put Tanner Hudson on IR

Pro Football TalkOct 19, 2026, 6:47 PM+5 stories · 30dSource ↗

Tanner Hudson Mike Gesicki Erick All Jr.

The Bengals have opened up a spot on their 53-man roster as they return from their bye week. They announced that tight end Tanner Hudson has been placed on injured reserve. Hudson’s agent announced last week that Hudson will miss the rest of the season after he tore his pectoral in Week 5. Hudson had seven catches for 33 yards, including a touchdown in Cincinnati’s Week 5 win over the Dolphins. Hudson is in his fourth season with the Bengals and his eighth season as an NFL player. Mike Gesicki, Erick All, Drew Sample, and Jack Endries are the team’s remaining tight ends. They could add to that number whenever they decide to fill the opening Hudson leaves on the roster

Tanner Hudson

TE · CIN

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN

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Bengals TE Tanner Hudson to miss rest of season with torn pectoral

Pro Football TalkOct 13, 2026, 11:44 PM+5 stories · 30dSource ↗

Tanner Hudson Mike Gesicki Erick All Jr.

The Bengals have lost a member of their tight end corps for the rest of the season. Tight end Tanner Hudson’s agent told Charlie Clifford of WLWT that Hudson is out for the year due to a torn pectoral. The injury occurred during the Bengals’ win over the Dolphins in Week 5. Hudson caught a two-yard touchdown pass in the 31-24 win and had three catches for 14 yards overall. He had four catches for 19 yards in the first four weeks of the season. Hudson is in his fourth season with the Bengals and is set to be a free agent in 2027. Mike Gesicki, Erick All, Drew Sample, and Jack Endries are the team’s remaining tight ends

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN

Drew Sample

TE · CIN

analyst

Mike Gesicki Falling Down Draft Boards

sleeper-rotoballerSep 5, 2026, 8:02 PM+15 stories · 30dSource ↗

Mike Gesicki Drew Sample

Mike Gesicki's fantasy relevance is in doubt due to the Bengals' depth chart and his own injury history

Mike Gesicki

TE · CIN

Drew Sample

TE · CIN

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Mike Gesicki Sliding Toward Streaming Territory

sleeper-rotoballerAug 28, 2026, 9:53 AM+15 stories · 30dSource ↗

Mike Gesicki Drew Sample Erick All Jr.

RotoBaller ranks Mike Gesicki TE28, making him a streaming candidate over a standard roster spot

Joe Burrow

QB · CIN

Joe Flacco

QB · CIN

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general

Bengals 53-man roster prediction: Training camp begins

Yahoo Sports NFLJul 27, 2026, 3:15 PM+48 stories · 30dSource ↗

Joe Burrow Joe Flacco Sean Clifford

As training camp approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals are set to finalize their 53-man roster. This prediction outlines potential key players at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end, with several players projected to make the cut and others facing release

Joe Flacco

QB · CIN

Josh Johnson

QB · CIN

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