Longtime Cincinnati Bengals fans know the No. 56 has had some memorable success in the 2000s before fading again.
Thank linebacker Brian Simmons. Starting in 1998, the first-round pick by the Bengals spent a decade in the league, racking up 748 tackles, 24 sacks and 11 interceptions, among other notable numbers.
In more recent times, the number has belonged to names such as Josh Bynes and Wyatt Hubert, with it currently belonging to Raymond Johnson III as of this writing.
With about 56 days to go until the Bengals start the season against the Cleveland Browns, here’s a look at every player in franchise history to wear the number, courtesy of Pro Football Reference.
Darryl Blackstock, 2008
Josh Bynes, 2020
Chris Carter, 2014
Toney Catchings, 1987
Karlos Dansby, 2016
Tom DePaso, 1978
Mike Hibler, 1968
Wyatt Hubert, 2021-2022
Tim Kearney, 1972-1974
Ricardo McDonald, 1992-1997
Roddrick Muckelroy, 2010-2012
Hardy Nickerson, 2017-2019
Sean Porter, 2014
Anthony Schlegel, 2007
Brian Simmons, 1998-2006
Ron Simpkins, 1980-1986
