The Browns cleared a little salary cap space, and secured a guy who should be a key backup. Generally, the LT needs to be quicker and more agile than the RT, and that isn’t Hubbard’s game. Left tackle. He spent his first year on the practice squad before returning to the team on two consecutive one-year contracts. Right now, the competition for the right guard spot seems to be incumbent Wyatt Teller along with last year’s sixth-round draft pick Drew Forbes. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Hubbard signed a five-year, $36.5 million contract with the Browns in March of 2018. Pro Football Focus (PFF) graded him out with a 50.6 rating last year. The full, year-by-year contract details for Cleveland Browns OL Chris Hubbard, including his base salary, guaranteed money, and cap hits, are now available.Hubbard’s deal is … Rashard Higgins, Chris Hubbard stayed ready and delivered on Sunday for Browns. If injuries come up during the season that could force him inside I wouldn’t be shocked to see him inside then. This is the most plausible case for Hubbard to stick with the Browns. I think he will go into this season as a swing tackle that has starting experience. Hubbard was brought to the Browns to play in more of a downhill running game that requires more strength and power, and less athleticism. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Since the free agency period began, Browns’ GM Andrew Berry inked former Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin to a three-year deal worth $42 million with a guarantee of $30 million and a base salary in 2020 of $20 million. There are several incentive bonuses such as snap counts that could up the amount of funds to $5 million and also void the 2021 option thus making him a free agent. Let’s get Matt Wood back on this one: “Hubbard HAS played across the line so his versatility is a strength. As I referenced a couple days ago, Hubbard has a lot of fans in the building. Will Hubbard compete for the right guard position? His salary was also a concern: $6,150,000 a season for being rewarded for bad play with a cap number that exceeded $7 million. ... Chris Hubbard Head of Business Development and Brand Marketing at Rainbow Eco Products Ltd. Bath. There are several left tackle free agents still available including Jason Peters, Cordy Glenn and Kelvin Beachum. DBN staff writer Rufio has this opinion: “There is absolutely no way I would feel comfortable with Hubbard on the left. Updated Oct 12, ... they restructured Hubbard’s contract and slid him in as the team’s sixth lineman. The couple had their first child, a son named Creed Eason, in … Register now! Bucs firing on all cylinders in win over Packers. DBN staff writer Matt Wood offered these thoughts: “So, let’s take a closer look. Swing tackle. The Browns have reworked Hubbard’s contract instead as he agreed to a new contract according to Field Yates of ESPN. Browns Restructure OT Chris Hubbard’s Contract, Buccaneers Designate WR John Hurst To Return From IR, Sign DB Mazzi Wilkins To PS, Raiders Activate DT Maurice Hurst From COVID-19 List, 49ers Likely To Place RB Raheem Mostert On Injured Reserve, Giants Place LB Lorenzo Carter On Injured Reserve. Better than starting a rookie again at least. They restructured his contract to keep him at a reasonable cost for an experienced backup. Learn how your comment data is processed. Last year, the offense sputtered and floundered. What are the team’s plans for him? … In the previous deal he was scheduled to make $6.15 million in 2020. And at the center of all of this mayhem was right tackle Chris Hubbard. According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Browns have restructured the contract of backup tackle Chris Hubbard. If they cut him next season he only hits them with a 1.2 million hit on the cap.”. Chris Hubbard staying with Browns via new contract. Hubbard got a $1 million signing bonus, and $1 million of guaranteed base salary guaranteed this year. Which brings us to another question. And that isn’t a transition you often see players make for themselves at age 29. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Fort Worth City Council member arrested for DWI, British supermarket chain launches frozen chicken nugget into space to celebrate anniversary. But not until then.”. Week 6 Superlatives: Another rough day for Vikings, Browns still have work to do to prove themselves, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. Hubbard is only 29 years old and has started 29 games for Cleveland. Chris Hubbard … 76 overall offensive tackle out of 81 qualifying players. Maybe.”. The Browns didn’t need to cut Hubbard right now. Atlanta, GA. Chris Hubbard. 10. In 2012, Chris married Tamara Hubbard. At season’s end and a disappointing 6-10-0 record, there wasn’t a single Browns’ fan that would have predicted that the team would retain Hubbard’s services. He’s already questionably quick enough to play on the edge on the right side when he is healthy. If Hubbard plays 90% of the snaps in 2020, he can void the 2021 year. The Cleveland Browns signed Chris Hubbard to a five-year contract this off-season, but 2018 could be his only season in the brown and orange. What plans does Berry have for Hubbard? Bitonio and Tretter seem to have their spots locked down. Also, please sign Trent. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted. He’s entering the third year of this contract and was set to earn base salaries of $6,150,000 and $6,650,000 over the next two years. I don’t love his value there, but it might work for a short-term solution. The Browns have reworked Hubbard’s contract instead as he agreed to a new contract according to Field Yates of ESPN. Can step into a role of versatile 6th man off the bench along the OL, or even challenge for time at RG alongside, at least for the moment, Wyatt Teller and Drew Forbes. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Every game it was either multiple penalties, turnovers, dropped passes and poor offensive line play. By simply cutting him, the club would realize a cap savings of $4,868,750 and could bring in somebody else. That skill set translates a lot easier to RG than LT in my opinion.”. According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Browns have restructured the contract of backup tackle Chris Hubbard. The Browns cleared a little salary cap space, and secured a guy who should be a key backup. The new deal is a two-year contract with a base salary of $2.15 million with just $1 million guaranteed. According to Field Yates, the Browns and Hubbard have agreed to a reworked two-year contract that includes a $1 million signing bonus and guarantees $1 million of a $2.15 million base salary guaranteed with a max cash value of $5 million in 2020. © NFLTradeRumors.co is an independent news source and has no affiliation with the National Football League (NFL), NFL.com, or any team(s). Not a member? I don’t think you go out and give Conklin that kind of contract to play him at a spot other than RT. I could see a situation where a healthy Hubbard might be able to slide inside and play RG for us, alongside new free agent signee Jack Conklin. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. On March 15, 2018, Hubbard signed a five-year, $37.5 million contract with the Cleveland Browns. © Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images. With Berry now keeping him at a much lower cost, will he compete for the left tackle spot? The Cleveland Browns and OT Chris Hubbard have agreed to a restructured contract on Wednesday, according to the NFL transactions list. Sorry to say, his deal will be voided. The deal also voids after 2020 if Hubbard plays 90 percent of their offensive snaps this season. Rufio believes Hubbard just might slide into that right guard spot: “There have been rumblings that there are people in the building who really like Hubbard and what he brings to the table. Yates adds that if Hubbard plays 90 percent of the snaps in 2020, he can void the 2021 year. He’ll be much better between Tretter and Conkglin. Contract & Vendor management Risk management. Hubbard, 28, signed on with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of UAB back in 2013. With the signing of Conklin, it was obvious the Browns would be moving on from Hubbard’s services. That doesn’t even account for the fact that the Browns really can’t bring in any free agent tackles for a visit with everything being shut down thanks to the coronavirus.