{"id":22477,"date":"2025-05-10T02:27:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T02:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=22477"},"modified":"2025-05-10T02:27:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T02:27:43","slug":"bengals-1st-round-pick-stewart-doesnt-take-part-in-rookie-minicamp-after-not-signing-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=22477","title":{"rendered":"Bengals 1st-round pick Stewart doesn&#8217;t take part in rookie minicamp after not signing contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"js-article-text\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com\/thestar.com\/content\/tncms\/assets\/v3\/editorial\/6\/3e\/63e877ba-6182-5f26-a4ff-eb0567e55790\/681ea3f97d1b7.image.jpg?resize=750%2C500\" alt=\"Bengals 1st-round pick Stewart doesn't take part in rookie minicamp after  not signing contract\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>CINCINNATI (AP) &#8211; Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not participate in on-field work during Cincinnati&#8217;s rookie minicamp on Friday because the edge rusher remains unsigned.<\/p>\n<p>Unsigned draft picks usually sign an agreement that protects them in case of an injury so they can do on-field work during minicamp or offseason workouts, but Stewart told reporters: &#8220;I just decided not to sign those papers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stewart &#8211; who was taken with the 17th overall pick &#8211; said he was hoping to sign his contract early next week. He took part in team meetings, but was watching on the field as defensive linemen went through drills.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I hate to be on the sideline just looking at everyone else doing work, especially on the first day. It was kind of tough on me,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., a second-round selection, is also unsigned and didn&#8217;t do any on-field work.<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati&#8217;s other four draft picks signed contracts on Friday.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/05\/10\/01\/wire-98241229-1746838455-116_634x422.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (97) observes a drill with Jerry Montgomery, defensive line and run game coordinator, right, during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo\/Carolyn Kaster)\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/05\/10\/01\/wire-98241227-1746838454-377_634x422.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks with media after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo\/Carolyn Kaster)\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/05\/10\/01\/wire-98241225-1746838454-921_634x422.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws a pass to Tahj Brooks (25) as unsigned Keyon Mozee (31) and Quali Conley (40 look on during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Cincinnati. 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