US EditionBengals 1st-round pick Stewart doesn't take part in rookie minicamp
- Shemar Stewart, selected by Cincinnati in the first round, was absent from on-field activities at the rookie minicamp on Friday as he has yet to sign his contract.
- Stewart's contract remains unsigned for unknown reasons, similar to a previous dispute involving first-round pick Amarius Mims who signed late in July.
- Stewart participated in team meetings and observed practice drills from the sidelines but chose not to sign the protective agreement, while completing all off-field workouts.
- The Bengals used the 17th overall pick on Stewart, an edge rusher, and also had second-round linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. Unsigned and absent from on-field work.
- The Bengals hope Stewart signs soon and can strengthen their defense, but he must finalize his contract before participating on the field.
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Bengals 1st-round pick Stewart doesn’t take part in rookie minicamp after not signing contract
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not participate in on-field work during Cincinnati's rookie minicamp on Friday because the edge rusher remains unsigned.
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