The Bengals have reportedly signed a four-year contract with their second-round draft pick, Demetrius Knight Jr.

Unsigned Cincinnati Bengals draft pick Shemar Stewart is "believed to be keeping all options open" amid stalled NFL contract negotiations, according to Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala and Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post.

Cincinnati Bengals rookies are scheduled to report for training camp on July 19. Given first-round pick Shemar Stewart’s current position with the team, should Bengals fans expect him to show up?

Bengals rookies report for training camp Saturday, and the odds are improving that second-round pick Demetrius Knight will be signed and ready by then.

Shemar Stewart, the first-round rookie, wants improved language in his first NFL deal. Right now, the Bengals are looking at a toothless defense unless some resolutions are reached. ESPN's Ben Solak explains, though, that Stewart's situation is hinging a lot on Hendrickson. Here's Solak's thinking:

It's been nearly two months since Trey Hendrickson has had anything to say about his ongoing contract standoff with the Cincinnati Bengals. Back in May, the 2024 NFL sack leader made it clear that he won't be suiting up this year under the terms of his current contract,

CINCINNATI — Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned days ahead of training camp as he reportedly fights two contract problems in Cincinnati's offer. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler told Fox19's Jeremy Rauch this week that the team is offering Stewart a worse bonus payout structure than last year's 17th pick, Minnesota's Dallas Turner.

Last year, the Bengals and Amarius Mims took a while to agree to a deal. Cincinnati wanted a "default clause" in the contract, but Mims eventually got that taken out. NFL first-round picks rarely have a default clause in the deal.

Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had great 2024 campaigns and are seeking long-term deals with the Bengals this offseason. A number of factors play into their corner to get the deals they’re seeking.

Trey Hendrickson won’t play under current contract with Bengals. For the most part, Hendrickson refrained from making any declarations as he hopes to get his situation resolved as soon as possible.