# 🏈 The 25 Greatest Bengals of All Time (Part 1): The Countdown Begins

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Podcast: [Rule the Jungle podcast: A Cincinnati Bengals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rule-the-jungle-podcast-a-cincinnati-bengals-podcast-6590139)
Published: 2026-07-11T22:57:47+00:00
Episode link: https://anthonya84.podbean.com/e/%f0%9f%8f-the-25-greatest-bengals-of-all-time-part-1-the-countdown-begins/
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## Resource

After years of unforgettable moments, Hall of Fame careers, Super Bowl runs, and franchise legends, it’s time to answer one of the biggest questions in Bengals history… Who are the 25 greatest players to ever wear the stripes? In Part One of this special two-part event, Anthony and Will begin the countdown by revealing players #25 through #13. Every ranking is debated, every legacy is examined, and not every decision will be popular. Who just made the list? Who was left off entirely? Which Bengals legends deserved to be higher? From franchise icons to overlooked greats, this is the beginning of the biggest ranking we’ve ever attempted. Then be sure to return for Part Two, where we reveal the 12 greatest Bengals of all time and settle the debate over who truly deserves the No. 1 spot in franchise history. 🐅 Who would make YOUR Top 25?

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