Believe it or not, just 89 days stand between the Cincinnati Bengals and their season opener against the Cleveland Browns on September 10.
As a nod to that upcoming occasion, we thought it would be fun to step back and take a look at some of the names from the team’s history who have worn the No. 89 over the years.
Fans will recall some of the more recent names like Jerome Simpson, of course. But what about Harry Gunner from the late 1960s?
Here’s a quick look at some of the Bengals throughout franchise history to wear the number, as chronicled by Pro Football Reference.
Marty Amsler, 1970
Marco Battaglia, 1996-2001
Drew Buie, 1972
Mike Cobb, 1977
Shane Garrett, 1999
Tim George, 1973
Harry Gunner, 1968
Ryan Hewitt, 2014-2017
Ira Hillary, 1987-1989
Don Kern, 1984-1985
Matt Lengel, 2018
Jack Novak, 1975
Jeff Query, 1992-1995
Dan Ross, 1979-1983
Drew Sample, 2019-2022
Matt Schobel, 2002-2005
Jerome Simpson, 2008-2011
