The Cincinnati Bengals made it official this week, announcing the enshrinement of two more franchise legends in the team’s Ring of Honor.
Chad Johnson and Boomer Esiason got the call in this year’s class, joining Ken Anderson, Willie Anderson, Paul Brown, Isaac Curtis, Anthony Muñoz and Ken Riley in the Ring of Honor.
As expected, Chad himself took to social media to talk about the historic occasion right alongside fans, which was fitting given his role in helping so many fans fall in love with the team during his playing days.
Here’s a look at some of the best reactions as the Bengals made things official.
Truly an honor because I’m still here to smell those flowers #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/dXnyxhUCBv
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 20, 2023
Boomer and Chad…two of the best to ever wear stripes 👏 pic.twitter.com/aWBlchrJEx
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 20, 2023
The #Bengals Ring of Honor now has:
• Paul Brown
• Anthony Muñoz
• Ken Riley
• Ken Anderson
• Willie Anderson
• Isaac Curtis
• Chad Johnson
• Boomer Esiason😎🐅 #WHODEY #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/JPtOX5oVJv
— WINCINNATI (@WINCINNATI_) July 20, 2023
This seemed like the most popular choice all along. Chad Johnson and Boomer Will be inducted into the Bengals ROH this year https://t.co/sCpMGY7caD
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 20, 2023
Just in: Chad Johnson and Boomer Esiason are the #Bengals 2023 Ring of Honor inductees. pic.twitter.com/NCcbNS2VPk
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 20, 2023
A little disappointed for Parrish whom I voted for but selfishly I love Boomer and Chad and they were more prevalent for myself as a Bengals fan. https://t.co/hybwPvUrsz
— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) July 20, 2023
Congrats to Chad & Boomer! Corey Dillon MUST be next along with Leapin' Lemar Parrish! Sad to see the Bengals ignore C Bob Johnson, THE ONLY BENGAL TO HAVE HIS UNIFORM NUMBER (54) RETIRED! https://t.co/ABAHHpr9Cn
— Chick Ludwig (@ChickLudwig) July 20, 2023
Why did Bengals take so long to honor Boomer Esiason and Chad Johnson? Finally congratulations
— Howie Schwab (@howieschwab) July 20, 2023
Hell yes, this is awesome and an absolute no-brainer. Congrats to Chad and Boomer. Legends. https://t.co/SJ1TZ430Tq
— Jack Savage (@JackkSavage) July 20, 2023
Congratulations to 2 Bengals Legends. We can’t wait to honor you in #TheJungle in September! @ochocinco @7BOOMERESIASON
— Skyline Chili (@Skyline_Chili) July 20, 2023
Leasssgo! My favorite Bengal of all time @ochocinco. I’ll be there for this.
— Alex Meacham (@Alex_Meacham) July 20, 2023
You know what be an incredible moment? Joe Burrow handing Booner Esiason his Ring of Honor jacket, like Boomer handed Joe his Bengals helmet. pic.twitter.com/hgd3rWMj7E
— Tim Rogers (@TheTimRogers) July 20, 2023
Please let Boomer hit Chad on a go route during the ceremony.
— Matt Edwards (@MattEdwards) July 20, 2023
🥲 my favorite athlete growing up getting inducted into the ring of honor, getting old. @ochocinco https://t.co/epqpZoKz8I
— EA (@KOLD740) July 20, 2023
Congratulations to Pepe and Boomer, two inspirational players responsible for many people supporting the Bengals https://t.co/0eEKUZmyaa
— Bengals UK (@WhoDey_UK) July 20, 2023
