Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) was held out of two games in 2023 due to a right-ankle injury that required significant offseason surgery. Hubbard said that he had a complete deltoid reconstruction in his ankle and tight-rope procedure to fix his ankle. He said his ankle bothered him as early as training camp, and it became more severe later in the year. Through the first nine weeks of 2023, Hubbard ranked 28th in the NFL in pass-rush win rate as an edge rusher. But when he returned to the field in Week 12 until the end of the season, he ranked 49th out of 54 players in that category. The good news is that the 28-year-old says he'll be ready for training camp this summer. However, it's fair to wonder about how effective he'll be rushing the passer in 2024 after coming off a pretty significant surgery.
The Cincinnati Bengals officially ruled out defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) for the Thursday Night Football showdown in Week 11 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Hubbard will now miss his second straight game with an ankle injury, with Cameron Sample likely taking over him on Cincy's defensive line. The 28-year-old Hubbard is a notable loss this week as the Bengals look to put Week 10's upset loss to the Houston Texans in the rearview mirror in this all-important divisional clash against the AFC North-leading Ravens. The good news for the Bengals defense is that fellow pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson (knee) was removed from the final injury report and will play on Thursday night.
The Cincinnati Bengals have ruled out defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) for the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans. An asset in deep IDP leagues, Hubbard will now need to be moved to the bench by fantasy managers in those formats this week. The 28-year-old has started all eight games this year for Cincinnati and has recorded 37 tackles (25 solo), four sacks, four tackles for loss, 13 QB hits and a fumble recovery, which places him tied for 29th in overall fantasy points among defensive linemen heading into Week 10. The Bengals will need others to step up this Sunday as they look to slow down impressive rookie QB C.J. Stroud, who set a rookie record in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 470 passing yards and five touchdowns.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard is setting a new personal goal for himself heading into the 2023-2024 campaign. The former third round pick has enjoyed a pretty successful career up to this point. He has put together three seasons with six-plus sacks and recorded 60 or more tackles in four straight seasons. The 28-year-old says he is feeling the best he has throughout his entire career. In recent years, Hubbard has taken a backseat to Trey Hendrickson as the top pass rusher. However, Hubbard is ready to step up and deliver for this defense. Hubbard says his goal is to record double-digit sacks in the regular season. So far, his career-best is 8.5 sacks, so we'll see if Hubbard is truly up to the challenge.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) is expected to miss a few weeks because of the left calf injury he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, according to a source. The hope is that he can make it back for the postseason. Hubbard is a key pass-rusher for the Bengals, having started every game while picking up 6.5 sacks this year. The 27-year-old also has recorded 57 tackles (33 solo), 11 tackles for loss, 21 QB hits, three passes defensed and a forced fumble in 14 starts as the No. 14 defensive lineman in IDP fantasy formats. With Hubbard potentially out for the final three regular season games, Cameron Sample will move into a substantial role on Cincy's defensive line.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) didn't return to Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. The 27-year-old was observed after the game wearing a walking boot, although head coach Zac Taylor couldn't provide any additional information. Hopefully, IDP managers will get a positive update, especially considering Hubbard has a team-high 6.5 sacks this season. Trey Hendrickson (wrist), who sits behind Hubbard with six sacks, didn't play either. With Cincy hoping to gain ground on Buffalo and Kansas City in the AFC playoff picture, the Bengals could be without two critical components of its defensive line against the New England Patriots.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) won't return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. The Bengals defense took another blow, as the team was already without Trey Hendrickson (wrist) entering the contest. Hubbard leads the Cincy with 6.5 sacks this season, so IDP managers are hoping for a positive update ahead of the Week 16 meeting versus the New England Patriots.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Bucs. The 27-year-old, who leads the team this season with 6.5 sacks, left the field limping in the second quarter. Cincy was already down Trey Hendrickson (wrist) entering Week 15, so losing another critical member of the defensive line wouldn't be ideal. If Hubbard doesn't make it back, he'll finish with one total tackle.
The Cincinnati Bengals placed starting defensive end Sam Hubbard (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Thursday after he suffered a left elbow injury in the Week 5 loss to the Ravens. The team also lost defensive tackle D.J. Reader to a season-ending quadriceps injury. Hubbard will miss at least three weeks and won't be eligible to return until Week 10 against the Steelers, with Cincy having their bye in Week 9. He's the fourth defensive lineman on IR for the team, joining Reader, Mike Daniels and Renell Wren. The 25-year-old has a sack, two forced fumbles and 23 tackles so far this season. Even against a slow-paced, run-first Colts offense in Week 6, fantasy managers should be avoiding the Bengals Defense.
