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Bengals make much-needed change to Ring of Honor weekend

The timing of this change is… interesting, given that Joe Burrow sustained a turf toe injury in Sunday’s 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Then again, this change never should have had to be made.

Nonetheless, the Bengals are now paying for all flight, hotel, and suite ticket expenses for ROH members who attend the Oct. 26 game.

“Some good news Boomer Esiason aka Boomer Luther King has worked for the players once again!” Willie Anderson posted on Twitter/X. “Ring of Honor members will Receive (2) First class tickets (2) suite tickets and hotel for This year Ring of Honor enshrinement! I told Boomer ‘When the QB complains things get changed!’ Boomer Luther King!”

The change comes after Esiason ripped the Bengals front office for this:

“You tell me what this invite is, and then we can discuss it,” co-host Greg Giannotti said to Esiason as he read the Bengals invite email. “OK, the organization is excited to celebrate our legends community and kindly invite you and a guest to join us in celebrating Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish on Ring of Honor weekend in October, culminating at our game on Sunday, October 26, when the Bengals take on the New York Jets. More details are below, and we kindly ask you to RSVP no later than Friday, August 22.

“You and a guest can receive two complimentary tickets with an opportunity to purchase an additional one, if you wish.

“If you are traveling in for the weekend from out of town, we have secured a block of rooms at the Renaissance Hotel at a preferred discounted rate. Rooms are limited, so please book directly for the early and the best rate. We look forward to hosting you in The Jungle for an unforgettable weekend. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me or another guy on the staff with any questions. Thank you. And Who Dey.”

That was then. This is now. The Bengals’ front office eventually comes around. It just would be nice if they came around earlier.

Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish will be inducted into the Bengals Ring of Honor on Oct. 26th when the Bengals host the New York Jets.