Bengals executives Mike Brown and Duke Tobin offered updates on the Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart situations on Monday.

Answering the frequently asked questions surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals and unsigned first-round pick Shemar Stewart.

There was a lingering threat of a holdout from running back RJ Harvey as second-round draft picks across the league held firm in hopes of securing more guaranteed money in their contracts, but the rookie got a deal done (with more guaranteed pay) ahead of camp. Now, how about the veterans?

The Bengals are dealing with a pair of contract impasses involving defensive ends ahead of their first training camp practice this week.

Stewart and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are the only two remaining first-round picks left unsigned. Bengals rookies are scheduled to report to training camp on July 19.

Stewart and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are the only two remaining first-round picks left unsigned. Bengals rookies are scheduled to report to training camp on July 19.

Stewart and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are the only two remaining first-round picks left unsigned. Bengals rookies are scheduled to report to training camp on July 19.

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took a stand. Without his rookie contract in place, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft was unwilling to participate in the team’s rookie minicamp. Despite the criticism he has received from some, it was absolutely the right move.