The Bengals are trying to set a precedent that they can use in all future rookie deals. Second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. signed his rookie contract Saturday and signed a deal that had the language the Bengals wanted. Stewart is now the last one standing.

The Cincinnati Bengals face uncertainty with two key defensive ends ahead of training camp. Trey Hendrickson, an All-Pro last season, is seeking a long-term extension with guaranteed money.

Shemar Stewart's agent had a harsh response to Bengals exec Duke Tobin's comments about the advice he's giving the rookie pass-rusher.

Shemar Stewart's contractual holdout with the Cincinnati Bengals has lingered to the start of training camp and the team's front office personnel want to see the first-round pick suiting up sooner rather than later.