Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement after seven impactful seasons, thanking his teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career. He reflected on the struggles he faced, the team's journey to Super Bowl LVI, and expressed pride in playing his entire career with one organization. Hubbard, who sustained a torn PCL during the 2024 season, leaves as the longest-tenured player on the roster, having made remarkable contributions, including 38.5 sacks. Bengals president Mike Brown praised Hubbard for his talent and community involvement, highlighting his iconic plays and commitment to the team.
I want to send a sincere thank you to my teammates, coaches, trainers, support staff, Bengals ownership, and the NFL for everything you all have done for me. I could not have done any of this alone. To the fans -- Who Dey Nation -- I thank you the most; you inspired me. From the years of struggle and adversity to Super Bowl LVI, you never stopped believing. I hope I made you proud.
Sam always has been and always will be a wonderful part of the Bengals organization and the entire Cincinnati community. Growing up here, he was a top youth athlete on local gridirons and lacrosse fields before becoming a standout football player at Ohio State.
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.
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