Bengals' Hubbard announces retirement after 7 seasons
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after seven seasons in the league.
"In my heart, I know I gave this game, this team, this city everything I had," Hubbard said in a statement. "From a draft pick to a starter, a four-time captain, and a guy who made a few plays along the way, we accomplished things that will never be forgotten."
Hubbard was selected in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Bengals and spent his entire career in Cincinnati. He was a rotational player in his rookie season and became a full-time starter in 2019.
The 29-year-old played in 104 regular-season contests, totaling 398 tackles, 55 tackles for loss, and 38.5 sacks. He was a key player on the 2021 Bengals team that made the Super Bowl and lost to the Los Angeles Rams.
"Breaking the 31-year playoff win drought, winning an AFC championship, back-to-back AFC North championships, a trip to the Super Bowl, and countless other memories," Hubbard said. "I woke up every day determined to give the fans something they could be proud of, cheer, and unite behind."
The Cincinnati native grew up a Bengals fan and played college football at Ohio State.