Bengals Sign New Tight End After Tanner Hudson’s Injury

The return gives Kattus another opportunity to work within Cincinnati’s offense. His immediate role will involve learning the playbook and preparing in case the coaching staff needs additional tight end depth. The team has not announced that he will be elevated for its next game.

Cincinnati also made a move in the secondary, signing Yeast from the practice squad to the active roster. The third-year safety has already been elevated for two games this season and recorded three tackles during those appearances.

Yeast’s promotion fills an active-roster spot after Hudson’s placement on injured reserve. Cincinnati also released safety Isaiah Nwokobia from the practice squad and signed linebacker Emany Johnson to that unit.

The changes give the Bengals additional options at two positions as they navigate the middle of the season. Kattus will provide practice-squad tight end depth, while Yeast can contribute on defense and special teams if called upon.

Head coach Zac Taylor’s staff must now adjust its available personnel without Hudson. The tight end’s absence could affect rotation and personnel packages, making it important for Cincinnati’s remaining options to handle their assignments.

Kattus has a chance to establish himself again in the organization, but his signing is a depth move rather than a guaranteed promotion. Cincinnati will determine his game-day role based on preparation and its needs in the coming week.