The No. 51 is another one of those numbers in Cincinnati Bengals lore that boasts a ton of names over the years and a few standouts.
Ken Avery, for example, was a brief staple of the then-AFL Bengals in the early 70s.
Then there was Takeo Spikes, a first-round pick by the Bengals in 1998 who started 79 of a possible 80 games with the team and was a captain.
Currently, the number belongs to linebacker Markus Bailey.
With roughly 51 days until the Bengals start the season, here’s a look at every player to wear the number for the Bengals, via Pro Football Reference.
Ken Avery, 1969-1974
Markus Bailey, 2020-2023
Brandon Bell, 2018
Chris Carter, 2015
Chris Devlin, 1975-1978
Jayson DiManche, 2013-2014
Tom Dinkel, 1985
Gerald Dixon, 1996-1997
Kevin Hardy, 2003-2004
Corey Mays, 2007-2008
Kevin Minter, 2017
Rick Razzano, 1980-1984
Tom Ruud, 1978-1979
Dan Skuta, 2009-2012
Takeo Spikes, 1998-2002
Odell Thurman, 2005
Steve Tovar, 1993-1994
Brian Townsend, 1992
David Ward, 1987
Leon White, 1986-1991
