The Cincinnati native spent seven seasons with the Bengals, who drafted him in the third round of the 2018 draft. Hubbard had 38 1/2 sacks in 104 games while helping Cincinnati return to prominence, including a berth in the Super Bowl following the 2021 season.

Longtime Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement Wednesday after seven seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals veteran edge rusher Sam Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, which was at least a bit surprising. Here's a look at why Hubbard decided to hang up his cleats.