Sam Hubbard is hanging up his cleats.
The former Ohio State defensive end announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after seven seasons in the league, all with his hometown Cincinnati Bengals.
In his retirement announcement, Hubbard said he “gave this game, this team, and this city everything that I had” and that he views his retirement “as a new beginning,” allowing him “to explore other business opportunities, further the mission of The Sam Hubbard Foundation, focus on my health and family and also take on new challenges.”
— Sam Hubbard (@Sam_Hubbard_) March 5, 2025
Had Hubbard chosen to continue playing, he was expected to hit the free-agent market for the first time in his career, as the Bengals were expected to release him due to his cap hit of more than $11 million for the 2025 season.