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Leon Hall is Ruler of the Jungle vs. Vikings

Leon Hall returns for the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals have brought in some big names this season to be Ruler of the Jungle before games and that will continue this week against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.

The Bengals announced that fan favorite Leon Hall will rule the jungle before the two teams vying for playoff spots in their conferences match up.

The former cornerback was drafted by the Bengals in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft and played nine years in Cincinnati before spending three seasons with three different teams from 2016-18, after which he retired.

During his time in Cincinnati, Hall played in 121 games and broke up 112 passes while intercepting 26.

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A.J. Green is back in Cincinnati to be Ruler of the Jungle

A.J. Green is back in town.

The Cincinnati Bengals have their home opener against the Baltimore Ravens Week 2, and the Ruler of the Jungle for the game is going to be none other than long-time Bengal A.J. Green, who just retired as a member of the team.

“I’m honored to come back,” Green said.

He will be leading the “Who Dey” chant before the kickoff at 1 p.m. in his return to what is now Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati fans were extremely excited to hear the former star wide receiver would be returning to the stadium.

Green played for the Bengals for nine years and amassed 9,430 yards and 65 touchdowns which are both second in franchise history behind Chad Johnson.

He commented on the current Bengals team before his return and said there’s nothing he’s able to teach them since they have already played in a Super Bowl. He also had high praise for Joe Burrow, saying they will come back from their slow start with him at the helm.

“He still has to get the feel back, it’s a long season,” Green said. “They’re going to be fine. They have a great defense and a great offense, and they’re led by one of the greatest, and that’s Joe. I call him a young Tom Brady, the way he carries himself… They’ve got the same demeanor.”

Extremely high praise for the Bengals quarterback from a player that is not far removed from the game, and played against Brady.

Green officially retired in February after two seasons with Arizona and this will be his first time back in the stadium since he left for the Cardinals.