On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers added a 33-year-old veteran for the upcoming season. The 49ers are looking for experienced help to push them over the hump in the Super Bowl.
The San Francisco 49ers have added key veterans
The 49ers dealt with numerous injuries late in the 2023 season, so they know they can’t add enough veterans for the upcoming season. They made sure to improve their offensive line with a player who should compete to be a swing tackle in training camp.
Chris Hubbard is signing with the 49ers
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The #49ers have signed FA OT Chris Hubbard to a 1-year, $1.375M deal, source said. Added veteran depth.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 14, 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Hubbard as an undrafted free agent before the 2013 season. He’s also played for the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans. During his ten-year NFL career, he’s started 58 games and appeared in 94.
Per Pro Football Focus, Hubbard earned a 69.0 overall grade for his play last season. He played in 473 snaps. He gave up four sacks in 292 passing snaps. He played all but one of his snaps as a right tackle for the Titans last season.
NFL fans’ initial reaction to the news
More offensive line depth is always a good thing
— Other Kinds of Money (@OtherKindsMoney) May 14, 2024
huge amount by the way
— Zarar Khan (@DrZarar01) May 14, 2024
His experience will be very much needed deep into the season.
— Ultra (@UltraTV90) May 14, 2024
Imagine being this scared of the Jets week 1😂😂😂😂🤣
— Why do I watch sports (@thefuckingjets) May 14, 2024
49ers starting 0-1. I've seen enough
— CallMePaworPappy (@DexterDouglus77) May 14, 2024
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