Bengals Legends Salute Sam Hubbard's Next Chapter

Geoff Hobson

When Marvin Lewis returned to Paycor Stadium last year with the Raiders for the first time since Sam Hubbard was a rookie on the last Bengals team he coached, Hubbard hunted him down in pregame.

"The Lone Soldier," said Lewis with a hug, knowing Hubbard was the last Bengal to play for him.

So, Lewis was a bit taken aback Wednesday when Hubbard announced his retirement after seven seasons