The former Bengals quarterback and 2023 Ring of Honor inductee revealed during his Aug. 22 episode of "Boomer & Gio" titled, "Boomer's Ring Of Honor Sort-Of Invite," he was invited to the team's Ring of Honor weekend in October. The catch? He'd have to pay for his own hotel room.

Former Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason didn't outright call his former franchise "cheap," but his reaction to his Ring of Honor invite said enough.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a reputation for knowing how to pinch a penny. Just ask star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, currently embroiled in a contract stalemate with the franchise.