
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
