Z STAFF
The program raised more than $ 1.3 MILLION last year — but now that Devon Still has been cut by the Bengals, there will be no “Round 2” of his infamous jersey fundraiser … this according to the team.
The Bengals stepped up in a big way last year — participating in a program where a majority of the money brought in from Still jersey sales went to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
No question, the Bengals did a very cool thing — and props to them for it.
But now that Still has been released — we asked the team if there were any plans to continue the program in some form … possibly involving Still, since he’s so beloved by the Cinci community.
The short answer — no.
A rep for the Bengals explained the 2014 program was a “unique opportunity to help Devon’s efforts to help others … but as he is no longer with us, there is no ongoing program.”
The rep adds, “Devon and Leah are of course in the team’s thoughts and prayers, and also of course, we are happy to know she is in remission.”