The Bengals today signed DE Sam Hubbard to a four-year contract extension through the 2025 season. He had been entering the final season of his rookie deal.
Hubbard, a fourth-year player, originally was a Bengals third-round draft pick (77th overall) out of Ohio State University in 2018. He has played in 44 career games (28 starts) and has 16.5 sacks, eight passes defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery (returned for a TD).
"Sam is about all of the things we want to be about, and it was a priority to get this deal done," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "He's been a tremendous leader on this team. He comes to work every single day, and we look forward to him being a leader for us for years to come."
Hubbard is a Cincinnati native and graduate of Archbishop Moeller High School. He has been the Bengals' full-time starting RDE since 2019, and his 16.5 career sacks are third-most among all players from the '18 draft class.
Check out some of the top images of Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard since he was drafted in 2018. The Bengals Hubbard to a four-year contract extension through the 2025 season.
Bengals DE Sam Hubbard celebrates a sack against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 6, 2019 at Paul Brown Stadium.
DE Sam Hubbard points to the stands after making a tackle against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 30, 2020.
DE Sam Hubbard runs through drills during the team's 2021 minicamp
Sam Hubbard during the team's 2021 media day.
Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard in a stance during the Week 4 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Defensive end Sam Hubbard rallies the defensive line prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Paul Brown Stadium.
Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard forces a fumble on Texans quarterback Deshaun Watston in the fourth quarter to help seal a victory.
Sam Hubbard travels with the team for a road game against the Baltimore Ravens in 2019.
Sam Hubbard looks on during practice during the 2019 season.
Sam Hubbard wears a bomber jacket as part of the Bengals and BlaCk OWned "Stripes Don't Come Easy" campaign.
Sam Hubbard during the team's 2020 media day.
Sam Hubbard looks on during the Bengals organized team activities in 2019.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) and Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard looks on pregame at Paul Brown Stadium prior to the Week 4 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard reacts after forcing a fumble against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Sam Hubbard during the team's 2019 media day.
DE Sam Hubbard signs autographs for fans who attended the training camp practice at Welcome Stadium.
Tee Higgins, Sam Hubbard and Joe Mixon during the Bengals new uniform shoot in 2021.
