Sam Hubbard has been the talk of the town lately, but not for reasons Bengals fans would like. Fresh off a solid win against the Titans, the DE’s season took an unexpected turn with the news of a serious PCL injury. The star DE didn’t escape the game unscathed. Surgery seems inevitable, sidelining Hubbard for a significant chunk of the season. But here’s the kicker—while the Bengals will surely feel his absence on the field, could this injury also affect Hubbard’s paycheck? Let’s dive in.

What is Sam Hubbard’s net worth?

You can bet Sam’s bank account isn’t hurting. Between contracts, endorsement deals, and whatever side gigs players snag these days, his net worth is estimated to fall somewhere between $1 and $5 million. Not bad for someone who has made the DE position his own in Cincy right?

While this amount will grow in the future, the immediate concern is whether Sam Hubbard will return and when. HC Zac Taylor also thinks that this injury is going to affect the team’s balance. He stated, “A guy I’ve leaned on every second I’ve been here. Always practices the right way, works the right way, and leads the right way. Sets the tone for the whole team. We got the news on the sidelines and his gut instinct was, ‘I don’t care, I’m playing.'” But despite him not being on the field, his paycheck will not suffer.

What is Sam Hubbard’s salary?

Injuries don’t stop the bank deposits—just ask Sam Hubbard. Even with his season likely over, the Bengals’ DE is still getting that bag. For 2024, Hubbard’s base salary sits at $7.8 million, a bit shy of his contract’s $10 million annual average. But don’t feel too bad for him—there’s more to his paycheck than the base.

With bonuses in the mix, his cap hit climbs to $10.1 million, and his dead cap value stands at $4 million. That’s big money for a player sidelined with a PCL injury. It’s also a nod to just how important Hubbard is to the Bengals.

Speaking of importance, the Bengals made their commitment to Hubbard clear back in 2021 with a four-year, $40 million extension. That deal ensures he’ll be suiting up (when healthy) through 2025. The money isn’t just in the salary, though. There are fitness and roster bonuses sprinkled in, which vary each year.

Bottom line? Cincinnati knows the value of keeping Hubbard on their defensive line. Sure, Hubbard’s 2024 campaign has been cut short by a knee injury sustained in the win against the Titans. But he went out after securing that first career TD. If that does not prove he’s here to fight for every single penny he is earning, then what will?