Look: Devon and Leah Still Cincinnati Bengals 'Rulers of the Jungle'

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Devon and Leah Still were the Bengals 'Rulers of the Jungle' in Sunday's pregame ritual.

The Ruler of the Jungle is a former player, coach, celebrity, or personality closely related to the Bengals organization, chosen to lead the crowd in the "Who Dey" chant on a jungle-style throne prior to kickoff.

Pair that with the game's 'Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer' theme in awareness to honor cancer survivors and those currently battling the disease, the Still family make for an admirable pick to do the honor.

Still played for the Bengals from 2012-2014. Leah was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma when she was four years old. It's a rare cancer primarily found in young children. 

Still was cut from the Bengals active roster that year, but signed to the practice squad, so he could focus on his daughter and her treatment at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He posted Leah's journey on social media as her story became a national inspiration.

The Bengals raised more than $1 million for cancer research at Children's Hospital with sales from Devon's No. 75 jersey. Devon went onto begin the Still Strong Foundation to provide financial support to other families battling childhood cancer.

He regularly posts Leah's progress reports on social media. Leah found out she was cancer-free in March 2015.

Devon shared Leah is still cancer-free earlier this year. 

Check out video of the Bengals' Week 7 Rulers of the Jungle below.

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Nicole Zembrodt
NICOLE ZEMBRODT

Nicole Zembrodt is a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals. She earned a marketing and sport administration degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent her professional career in the Queen City. Zembrodt was previously a member of the Bengals’ front office both as an intern and full-time employee from 2014-2020. She enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends, a college football/basketball Saturday - go red and blue CATS! (UC and UK), and a day on the water with Kenny Chesney on the aux.