Bengals, Shemar Stewart fail to agree on contract
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The Bengals have all of their rookies in the fold ahead of training camp this week, except for Shemar Stewart after Demetrius Knight Jr signed his rookie contract with major guaranteed money into Year 4 this morning.
The most hyped undrafted free agent for the Bengals this year, Seth McLaughlin is one to watch because of his injury status. Said injury prevented him from getting drafted and if he’s healthy enough, perhaps he can make a push for a backup gig on the 53.
The Cincinnati Bengals face a contract impasse with rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., their second-round pick. Knight Jr. is pushing for a fully guaranteed contract, aligning with a new trend among early second-round selections.
CINCINNATI — The Bengals provided updates on second-year tight end Erick All and rookie center Seth McLaughlin on Saturday. The two are being placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp as both recover from major injuries.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart did not report to training camp on Saturday with the rest of the team's rookies. The Texas A&M product remains the only first-round selection who has not agreed to a rookie deal.