Sam

Hubbard

Hubbard was a surprise addition to the Bengals’ injury report. The veteran pass rusher has played in every game for the team this season and has 33 tackles and two sacks on the year. We’ll have a better sense of his Week 9 availability when Friday’s injury report is released. Wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) and safety Geno Stone (shin) were also added to Thursday’s report and listed as limited.

Hubbard has yet to be listed with a hamstring injury this season so the announcement comes as a surprise. Hubbard is evidently expected to play through the issue but the injury-riddled defensive line is now unequivocally a defensive weak point.

After being carted off the field in Sunday’s practice, Hubbard underwent an MRI on his knee. It was determined that he avoided any serious injury, but he’ll miss at least a few days with said injury. Hubbard is coming off a six-sack season for the Bengals in 2023 and will once again work opposite Trey Hendrickson, who racked up 17.5 sacks of his own last season.

Hubbard suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s practice and received an MRI later that night. With any concerns of a major injury appearing to be behind him, the question now becomes whether or not Hubbard will miss any time with the injury. A six-year veteran of the league, Hubbard totaled six sacks last season with the Bengals and has tallied 12.5 sacks over the last two seasons. Even if he were to miss some time in camp, as long as he’s cleared for Week 1, this will all be a non-issue.

Hubbard missed Week 11 because of the knee issue but was back at practice on Wednesday and is now good to go. He has four sacks through eight games this season. Getting him back will help the Bengals compete in a low-scoring affair with Pittsburgh.

Hubbard missed all three practices last week before being ruled out. Bengals coach Zac Taylor told reporters Hubbard would likely return to practice today, so it looks like his recovery is going as planned. The veteran defensive end has four sacks and a fumble recovery in eight games this year.

Hendrickson suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 10 against the Texans. The injury appeared likely to sideline him for Week 11. Instead, Hendrickson returned to practice on Tuesday and was removed from the injury report entirely today. He may have his reps limited but expect to see Hendrickson out there for at least all of the high-leverage plays on defense. Fellow EDGE Sam Hubbard was ruled out.

Hubbard was listed as DNP for a second straight practice after missing Week 10 with an ankle injury. With Week 11 being a Thursday Night game against the Ravens, Hubbard is looking unlikely to play. On the flipside, EDGE Trey Hendrickson (knee) returned to practice in a limited capacity, boding well for his chances to play Thursday.

Hubbard did not because of an ankle issue this week and will miss at least one game while recovering. The veteran defensive end has four sacks and as many TFLs this year. He also has a fumble recovery and 13 QB hits. With Hubbard out, C.J. Stroud will be working from a clean pocket more often, furthering his case as a top-10 fantasy quarterback for Week 10.

Hubbard was injured in the second quarter against the Buccaneers, and his status for the remainder of the regular season is now up in the air. Pelissero notes that the hope is that Hubbard can return for the playoffs. The Bengals’ pass rush will take a hit without Hubbard in the lineup.