Chris

Hubbard

The Giants plucked Hubbard off the 49ers’ practice squad. The 11-year vet should get a chance to play some snaps at tackle now that Andrew Thomas is out for the season due to a foot injury. Hubbard appeared in nine games for the Titans last season, starting at right tackle while earning a PFF blocking grade of 68.2. He allowed four sacks on 18 pressures and has allowed just 21 sacks 2,378 passing plays, per PFF.

Hubbard started nine games for the Titans in 2023 before suffering a season-ending triceps injury. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said Hubbard, 33, entering his 10th NFL season, is now healthy and could function as a “viable swing option” for the elite San Francisco offensive line, graded by PFF as last year’s best run blocking unit.

Hubbard being ruled out is just a formality as he is reportedly dealing with a torn biceps that will force him to miss the remainder of the year. Barring further testing revealing a change in his diagnosis, Hubbard will be placed on injured reserve soon. The 32-year-old tackle started nine games for the Titans this year.

Nicholas Petit-Frere had been filling in at right tackle for Hubbard over the past two weeks. He suffered an injury of his own last week and will miss Week 10, though that isn’t as big of an issue with Hubbard back in the lineup. Right guard Daniel Brunskill is out for Week 10 as well.

Hubbard is week to week. Nicholas Petit-Frere has shifted to right tackle, with Andre Dillard coming on at left tackle.

With second-year starting RT Nicholas Petit-Frere banned six games for gambling from the Titans’ team facility, veteran Hubbard gives the Titans an experienced fallback plan. Now 32, Hubbard has been limited to five games by injury over the past two seasons.

Hubbard has started 35 games for the Browns over the last five seasons and was a full-time starter for the team in 2018 and 2019. The 32-year-old tackle has appeared in just 16 games over the last three seasons, as a myriad of injuries have quickly derailed his career. With ample experience at guard, Hubbard’s versatility could prove valuable to a Colts offensive line that’s in need of several upgrades. He’d likely be nothing more than a depth piece at this stage of his career.

Hubbard missed all but one game last season because of a triceps injury. This is likely something of a prove-it deal for the veteran tackle. Hubbard will be good insurance for RT Jack Conklin, who suffered a torn patella tendon late last season.

He will be placed on injured reserve. Hubbard actually replaced potential All-Pro Wyatt Teller, who’s still battling an ankle injury ahead of the postseason. Rookie Nate Davis, who hadn’t played a snap prior to Monday night, is in line for his first start of the year if Teller is still unable to turn around for Week 16. Hubbard is due $5.05 million against Cleveland’s cap in 2021.

Hubbard is filling in for RG Wyatt Teller, who is out with an ankle injury. Rookie Nate Davis is now in the lineup. He hasn’t played a snap this season. The Browns typically elite run-blocking offensive line has some holes at the moment.