The No. 53 for the Cincinnati Bengals isn’t nearly as prestigious as the No. 54 throughout franchise history so far.
That 54 is the only retired number in Bengals history, last worn by Bob Johnson in 1979.
As for No. 53, linebacker Bo Harris in the mid-70s might be the most notable to ever don it. More recently, it has belonged to the likes of Billy Price and Marquis Flowers.
With about 53 days until the Bengals start the regular season against the Cleveland Browns, here’s a look at every player who has worn that number in franchise history, per the records at Pro Football Reference.
Khalid Abdullah, 2003
Leo Barker, 1984-1991
Michael Boley, 2013
Marquis Flowers, 2014-2016
Eric Ghiaciuc, 2005-2008
Bo Harris, 1975-1982
Thomas Howard, 2011-2012
Rashad Jeanty, 2009
John Matlock, 1968
John Neidert ,1968
Bill Peterson, 1968-1972
Billy Price, 2018-2020
Vincent Rey, 2010
Santo Stephens, 1994
Tom Tumulty, 1996-1998
