CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals released its 2022 Ring of Honor Class, including wide-receiver Isaac Curtis and offensive tackle Willie Anderson.

The two join the Bengals' inaugural Ring of Honor class inducted last season including quarterback Ken Anderson, team founder/head coach Paul Brown, offensive tackle Anthony Munoz and cornerback Ken Riley.

What You Need To Know

  • Issac Curtis and Willie Anderson will be added to the Bengals' 2022 Ring of Honor class
  • They are the fifth and sixth inductees of the Ring of Honor
  • They join quarterback Ken Anderson, team founder/head coach Paul Brown, offensive tackle Anthony Munoz and cornerback Ken Riley

  • The Ring of Honor ceremony is set for halftime during the Sept. 29 game against the Miami Dolphins

"These are two of our finest all-time players," said Bengals President Mike Brown in a news release. "Willie was as good a right offensive tackle as you could draw up. He had it all — strength, movement and attitude. Isaac had incredible speed along with great hands. This is evidence for how our fans felt about Isaac during his career. They knew he was special."

Anderson played from 1996 to 2007. The four-time Pro Bowler played 181 Bengals games, tied for eighth on the team's all time list. He blocked for half back Corey Dillon's two NFL-record setting games in 1997 against the Tennessee Oilers and 2000 against the Denver Broncos, both records have since been broken. 

Anderson helped set the club record for fewest sacks allowed twice at 21 in 2005 and again at 17 in 2007.

"For us to be only the fifth and sixth guys to go in, and for me to go in with someone like Isaac Curtis—the first 'No. 85'—I'm pumped," Anderson said in a news release. "It's an honor."

"The Bengals are fortunate to have both of these outstanding players in the Ring of Honor," Brown said in the release.

Curtis played from 1973 to 1984 and still holds the team record for average yards per reception, 17.07. The four-time Pro Bowler is third in team history in both career receiving yards, 7101, and 100-yard games, 20. Curtis is fourth in receiving touchdowns, 53. 

"I'm very honored to go in this early," said Curtis in the release. "I had such a great relationship with the fans. They've always showed me their appreciation, and it made me feel so good. It's really a treat they voted me in."

Season ticket members selected the two from a ballot which featured 15 individuals who have contributed or played a significant role in the franchise's history and tradition. 

The Ring of Honor induction ceremony is scheduled during halftime of the Thursday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 29. To purchase tickets for the Bengals' games fans can call the Bengals Ticket Hotline at (513) 621-8383 or click here.