Cincinnati Bengals Announce 2025 Ring of Honor Game, Explore Process Changes

The Cincinnati Bengals will hold their 2025 Ring of Honor game on Sunday, October 26, during a 1 p.m. matchup against the New York Jets, marking a shift from the usual primetime scheduling. Season ticket members and suite holders can vote for two of the nine nominees, including notable former players such as Jim Breech, James Brooks, and Cris Collinsworth, with voting open until June 6. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Bengals Ring of Honor, prompting the organization to consider potential changes to the enshrinement process to keep it relevant and sustainable, with details expected ahead of the 2026 voting. Possible changes could involve adjustments to the number of inductees or the frequency of the event, making the 2025 inductees the last under the current format. The Ring of Honor includes legends like Ken Anderson, Anthony Muñoz, and Chad Johnson, and the Bengals emphasize the importance of this tradition while preparing to evolve it. These announcements reflect the Bengals' commitment to honoring their history while adapting the Ring of Honor to future needs.