Bengals to Reveal Final Dual Inductees for Ring of Honor
The Cincinnati Bengals will honour two former players next week, marking the end of an era for the Ring of Honor as the club transitions to a new induction model.
The Cincinnati Bengals have confirmed that the 2026 Ring of Honor inductees will be revealed on July 22. The announcement is expected to see two former players added to the franchise’s most prestigious club, a move that concludes the current multi-inductee format.
The decision follows a structural change to the voting process announced by the team in May. Under the revised framework, the Ring of Honor will transition to a single annual induction starting in 2027. Consequently, 2026 stands as the final year the franchise will honour multiple members simultaneously.
A total of 12 individuals have been placed on the ballot for this year’s selection. The nominees include Geno Atkins, Jim Breech, James Brooks, Cris Collinsworth, Carlos Dunlap, David Fulcher, A.J. Green, Leon Hall, Max Montoya, Bob Trumpy, Andrew Whitworth, and Reggie Williams.
Among the candidates, Atkins, Dunlap, Green, Hall, and Whitworth are appearing on the ballot for the first time. The specific identities of the two inductees have not yet been confirmed, though the team has indicated that two former players will be honoured during the upcoming ceremony.
The Ring of Honor was introduced by the Bengals in 2021. The inaugural class of inductees included Ken Anderson, Paul Brown, Anthony Munoz, and Ken Riley. The July 22 announcement will determine the next cohort to join these foundational figures in the team’s history.
This report is based on information originally published by the Cincinnati Enquirer and syndicated via Yahoo Sports.
