With camp set to open July 23, the clock is ticking. Teammates, coaches, and fans are watching closely to see if Stewart will show up or stay away. And while Hendrickson’s contract situation still lingers, it’s Stewart’s absence and the questions around his deal that now loom over the Bengals’ next chapter.

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

Before practice begins, head coach Zac Taylor is addressing the media to preview what's to come over the next eight weeks before the regular season begins.

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft took place 88 days ago, and somehow, in that time, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to work out a deal with their top pick, Shemar Stewart.  The pass-rusher from Texas A&M is the only remaining first-rounder who is still unsigned and if Monday was any indication,

Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart talks about his contract dispute at the Bengals mandatory mini-camp on June 10, 2025. (WKRC) Brown said the negotiation has reached the level of "silliness," but that he believes the two sides will eventually come to an agreement.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced several front office and scouting department changes, including making Joe Douglas' hiring official.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown, GM Duke Tobin express frustration with first-round pick Shemar Stewart negotiations.