Huber announced Friday that he plans to retire from the NFL, Haadiza Ogwude and Kelsey Conwayof the Cincinnati Enquirer report.

EDGE Analysis

Huber, who joined the Bengals as a fifth-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, holds the franchise record for most games played, having suited up for 216 regular-season contests over the course of 14 seasons, including nine in 2022. With Huber no longer in the mix, Cincinnati's current punting options are 2023 sixth-rounder Brad Robbins and returnee Drue Chrisman.

The Bengals signed Huber to the practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Huber was Cincinnati's initial starting punter for the 2022 campaign, but he was waived by the team Monday. Drue Chrisman beat Huber out for the No. 1 gig early December after having been elevated for game-action three times. Huber, the career leader in almost every Bengals' team statistic for punting, will stick with the practice squad and could resurface at a later date.

Huber was waived by the Bengals on Tuesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Huber was in the middle of his 14th season with the Bengals. The veteran punter had struggled this year, averaging just 43.2 yards per punt, which is tied with his rookie season for a career worst. The 37-year-old was benched in favor of Drue Chrisman after Week 9, who has gone on to average 51.2 yards per punt in three games. Whether Huber will pursue opportunities with other teams once he clears waivers is unknown.

Huber re-signed Monday with the Bengals on a one-year contract.

EDGE Analysis

Huber is back for his 14th season in Cincinnati, but he'll have to battle Drue Chrisman for the punting job throughout OTAs and training camp. The 36-year-old appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Bengals in 2021, averaging 46.4 yards per boot.

Huber signed a three-year contract extension with the Bengals on Wednesday, Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Huber has spent his entire nine-season career in Cincy and is now set to remain there through his age-35 season. The veteran averaged a respectable 46.6 yards per punt last season while downing 32 punts within the 20-yard line, his most since 2012.

Huber is fully healthy and ready to play in the Bengals' Week 1 matchup with the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Huber hasn't missed any time since fracturing his jaw during the 2013 season and, barring future injury, isn't set to miss time this year.

Bengals P Kevin Huber (broken jaw, cracked vertebrae) has been cleared for training camp. Huber is over the massive hit from Steelers LB Terence Garvin that ended his 2013. Huber has been the Bengals' punter since 2009, and was eighth in net-punting average last season (40.5 yards).

Bengals placed P Kevin Huber on injured reserve with a broken jaw and cracked vertebrae, ending his season.

Bengals P Kevin Huber fractured his jaw during Sunday's Week 15 loss at Pittsburgh. Huber took a massive hit from Steelers linebacker Terence Garvin during Antonio Brown's touchdown and had to get his jaw wired shut immediately. He'll need surgery and is likely done for the year.

Bengals re-signed P Kevin Huber to a five-year contract. A four-year veteran, Huber was fourth in net punting average at 42.0 yards last season. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Bengals are also planning to re-sign LS Clark Harris.