This year, Tim Krumrie and Corey Dillon will be inducted by the Cincinnati Bengals into the Ring of Honor; the induction of the latter player will be a major source of controversy for supporters.
Fans are aware that Dillon’s exit from Cincinnati was not amicable. He would concur, though, that it has felt like a long time coming for him to arrive in this way.
“It instantly brightened that day further when I initially received the news from Mike Brown,” Dillon remarked. We had an excellent discussion. It has great significance. It’s what I left behind. That this is happening now makes me glad and fortunate. I’m overjoyed about it. I owe the fans a debt of gratitude for their love and support. Meeting everyone this year has been an amazing experience. I am so grateful to them.”
Dillon set franchise records for rushing attempts (1865) and rushing yards (8061) prior to his departure. He also left his mark on historical occasions, like his then-record rookie 246 rushing yards against the Oilers in 1997 and his then-record 278 yards against the Broncos in 2000.
Dillon becomes a member of the Ring of Honor alongside Krumrie, Willie Anderson, Paul Brown, Isaac Curtis, Boomer Esiason, Chad Johnson, Anthony Muñoz, and Ken Riley.
Season ticket holders cast their votes for the two icons, and the event will take place on Monday, September 23 in primetime when the Bengals play the Washington Commanders.
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Why is Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens suing former Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks in court?
Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Troy Aikman, the legendary Dallas Cowboys player and NFL Hall of Famer.
The trademarks used by Aikman surrounding their uniform number of 8 are the source of the complaint. Throughout their careers, Jackson and Aikman wore the same number, and they have both sought for trademarks using it.
Aikman was identified as the director of FL101, a business that has applied for numerous patents that would use the No. 8 on different types of clothing.
Aikman’s usage of the No. 8 could confuse fans in their appeal, according to Jackson’s lawyer.
“[Jackson] is well-known by this number due to his notoriety and fame, along with his promotion of this number in his trademarks and in media coverage.” He has “expenditured considerable time, effort, and expense in promoting, advertising, and popularizing the number 8 in connection with his personality and fame.”
Additionally, Jackson’s team claimed that Fl101’s clothing is too similar to theirs and that their trademarks for the No. 8 were submitted before Aikman’s.
Federal documents state that FL101 must reply to the federal trademark office by August 18.
