Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Cincinnati Bengals.

As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Bengals were unable to make the playoffs, though did have a winning record (9-8).  2023 still saw four new names enter the Top 50 with two elevations.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Anthony Munoz
2. Ken Anderson
3. Geno Atkins
4. Ken Riley
5. Boomer Esiason 

You can find the entire list here.

Running Back Joe Mixon, now with the Houston Texans, moved up from #35 to #30.

Quarterback Joe Burrow advanced to #36 from #48.

The four new entries are:

Wide Receiver Tyler Boyd, now a Tennessee Titan, enters at #43.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt debuts at #44.

Three-time Pro Bowler (in only three years) Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase comes in at #49.

The last entry is defensive end Trey Hendrickson, another three-time Pro Bowler (again, in only three seasons).

Offensive Lineman Rich Braham, Wide Receiver Darnay Scott, Defensive End Michael Johnson, and Defensive Tackle Mike Reid fell off the Top 50.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

Drafted in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of North Carolina State, Germaine Pratt arrived in Cincinnati as a former college safety transitioning to full-time off-ball linebacker. Armed with range, explosive downhill trigger speed, and natural coverage instincts, Pratt steadily developed into the physical heartbeat of Lou Anarumo's defense.

Pratt secured a starting position midway through his rookie season, assuming responsibilities as middle linebacker and demonstrating immediate potential against the run. Gradually, he developed his skills into a comprehensive three-down player, becoming a vital component alongside Logan Wilson. He established his place in franchise history during the 2021 postseason by intercepting Derek Carr in the final seconds of the Wild Card round, thereby securing Cincinnati's first playoff victory in 31 years and initiating their journey to Super Bowl LVI.

As the defense cemented its status as a championship contender, Pratt's performance consistently improved. In 2023, he achieved 118 combined tackles and two interceptions, securing a contract extension and establishing himself as one of the most dependable turnover creators at his position. Subsequently, in 2024, he delivered a career-best performance, recording a team-high 143 combined tackles and ranking among the top ten tacklers in the NFL.

Frustrations regarding the organization's direction and roster construction led to a mid-2025 separation, concluding his six-season tenure in Southern Ohio when he was released and briefly joined the Las Vegas Raiders before moving on to Indianapolis. Pratt played in 96 regular-season games (88 starts) and seven playoff contests. He compiled 616 combined tackles, seven interceptions, seven forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and 3.5 sacks in the orange stripes.