
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
