Quote:"Sam always has been and always will be a wonderful part of the Bengals organization and the entire Cincinnati community," said Bengals president Mike Brown. "Growing up here, he was a top youth athlete on local gridirons and lacrosse fields before becoming a standout football player at Ohio State. We were fortunate to draft him in 2018, and we immediately knew that we added an outstanding player and an even better person to our team.

"Sam epitomizes what you want in a player — he's a great teammate, a talented athlete and a passionate community member. He helped us win a lot of football games, and he had a number of very memorable plays over the years. His 98-yard fumble recovery return in the Wild Card win over Baltimore is one of the most iconic touchdowns in team history. It has been my honor to watch him play his entire NFL career for his hometown team. We thank him for the memories he created as 'Cincinnati's Own.'"

Quote:"Sam is the definition of what it means to be a professional, and I will always be grateful for the role he played as a leader for our team," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "Sam brought a championship mindset to work every single day with his dedication, commitment and passion for the game. He has proven to be a winner at every level of his career and helped get the most out of his teammates. Sam embraced his Cincinnati roots and created a lasting legacy on and off the field. I am certain he will continue to find success with everything the future brings for him."

(03-05-2025, 01:15 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Well didn't expect that! Too bad, but yeah, I think he may be just too injured if he's moving on.

One of my favourite players ever, really enjoyed the solid play throughout: he was our best modern day run stopping DE after John Copeland and we will always remember the Ravens playoff game.

Really hope he sticks around the team in some capacity: maybe not this year, but in the next few.

And now I need a new white jersey!

(03-05-2025, 01:25 PM)Millhouse Wrote: Big fan of Hubbard.. Will always remember this one!

Sam Hubbard takes the fumble 98 yards for the TD ‼️

?: #BALvsCIN on NBC
?: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/hNJJJGqxGF pic.twitter.com/PoVImXrfpz

— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2023

(03-05-2025, 01:14 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Well he would have been cut. 

Does he still get the guaranteed/dead money if he's retiring? Not sure how that shakes out. 

(03-05-2025, 01:55 PM)Forever Spinning Vinyl Wrote: When I saw the thread title, I said out loud "The Hubbard Yard Dash"

Best case scenario for all involved. One of the best run defending DEs that the Bengals have had.

Thanks for everything, Sam.

(03-05-2025, 01:23 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Reminds me that I need to email them about presenting there again! 

Now that I think about it, Sam probably saw my presentation when he was there!

(03-05-2025, 01:02 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Hubbard retiring. Clears more cap space. 

Thanks for a good career, Sam. 

(03-05-2025, 01:15 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: And now I need a new white jersey!

(03-05-2025, 02:42 PM)Joelist Wrote: You gotta think Ring of Honor for him this upcoming season.