Bengals lose Tanner Hudson for season, AFC North roundup

The AFC North had a quiet game slate yesterday with no teams in action, but off the field it was anything but dull. The Cincinnati Bengals absorbed a major loss on offense, the Cleveland Browns kept reshuffling their skill positions, and both the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves featured in national analysis pieces.

Bengals: Hudson done for 2026, still seen as a contender

Pro Football Rumors reports that tight end Tanner Hudson has suffered a pectoral tear and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The site notes that the news came via Hudson’s agent and was confirmed by ESPN. Even with that setback and a 3-2 record, CBS Sports still lists Cincinnati among the teams outside the top tier which it believes can realistically contend for the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 61, behind heavyweights like the Chiefs and 49ers.

Browns: Jeudy’s market and IR move in the backfield

According to Pro Football Rumors, the Browns are now seeking a third- or fourth-round pick in a potential trade involving wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, whom they acquired in a buy-low move in March 2024. On the roster front, Pro Football Rumors also notes that Cleveland signed tight end Devin Culp and guard Vershon Lee to the practice squad while releasing cornerback Myles Bryant and wideout James Proche. In separate minor moves, the Browns placed running back Raheim Sanders on injured reserve. Despite the churn, CBS Sports identifies Cleveland (3-2) as one of the teams getting the most out of its rookie class so far.

Ravens, Steelers: depth tweaks and shifting perception

In Baltimore, Pro Football Rumors reports that the Ravens released wide receivers Xavier Guillory (from the practice squad) and Chris Moore as part of Tuesday’s transactions. On the field, CBS Sports highlights Baltimore (4-1 and leading the division) as a team leaning heavily on rookies early in the season.

For Pittsburgh (3-2), national perception is inching upward. CBS Sports writes that what initially looked like an embarrassing episode during the 2026 NFL Draft has, so far, actually worked to the Steelers’ benefit. Looking ahead to Week 6, CBS analyst Pete Prisco is picking Tampa Bay to upset Pittsburgh, underscoring how tight the margins remain in a crowded AFC North race.