Dick Jauron (1950–2025), former NFL player and coach 

Dick Jauron was a longtime veteran of the NFL, first playing for the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals, then coaching the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

John Stofa (1942–2022), quarterback called “The Original Bengal”

John Stofa was a quarterback who was called “The Original Bengal” for being the first player to sign with the newly established Cincinnati Bengals in 1967.

Ken Riley (1947–2020), legendary Bengals cornerback

Ken Riley is a legendary former cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals who is No. 5 all-time in NFL interceptions.

Sam Wyche (1945–2019), head coach took Cincinnati Bengals to Super Bowl

Sam Wyche was the last head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals to take the team to the Super Bowl. Despite a high-powered offense, led by quarterback Boomer Esiason, the Bengals lost Super Bowl XXIII on a thrilling last-minute drive by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana. It was a cruel twist of fate for Wyche, who had previously coached Montana as part of the 49ers coaching staff that won Super Bowl XVI, coincidentally also against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cedric Benson (1982–2019), former NFL running back

Cedric Benson was a star running back for the University of Texas who was the first draft choice of the Chicago Bears in 2005. Benson was a legendary back in Texas who was a high school superstar at Midland Lee and rushed for over 5,000 yards at the University of Texas. Benson had a tough 3-year stint with the Bears due to injuries and disagreements with coaches. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2008 and rushed for over 1,000 yards three out of four seasons. He retired from injuries while with the Packers in 2012.