The Cincinnati Bengals are in full preparation to build a competitive roster for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, and the faces on the team will not be the same as last year under Zac Taylor. A teammate of Joe Burrow in recent years has made the decision to retire and will no longer play professionally in the league.
Sam Hubbard, defensive end for the Bengals over the past six years, announced his decision to retire from professional football through a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account @Sam_Hubbard_.
âIn my heart, I know that I gave this game, this team, and this city everything that I had. That is way today, with great pride, I am announcing that I am moving on from my playing career in the NFL and entering the next chapter of my life,â Hubbard started his statement.
The defensive end arrived in Cincinnati from the Ohio State Buckeyes after being selected in the 2018 NFL Draft, picked in the third round with the 77th overall pick. Throughout his career, he amassed 398 tackles, 38.5 sacks, one interception, and two touchdowns.
Sam Hubbard #94 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tee Higgins, once again with the franchise tag
As decision time approaches and many franchises begin to shape their rosters for the upcoming season, the Bengals have decided to place the franchise tag on talented wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second consecutive year.
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âThe Bengals today designated wide receiver Tee Higgins as the teamâs franchise player,â the team said in a statement via SI.com. âWith the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati.â
The franchise aims to surround Joe Burrow with the best possible support to build a solid offense and achieve great results. This year, they will do everything they can to make a deep run in the NFL.
