Overview

• On Aug. 22, Esiason read the Bengals’ email on WFAN and said he might not attend the Oct. 26 event.
• The invitation offered two complimentary standard seats with an option to purchase one more and a Renaissance Hotel discount that recipients must book and pay for.
• The email did not mention covered flights, hotel costs, or suite access, reinforcing media scrutiny of the team’s frugal approach.
• Corey Dillon said he did not receive an invitation, suggesting inconsistent outreach to Ring of Honor members.
• The halftime ceremony against the Jets is set to honor Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish, and no changes to the terms or official team response had been reported.