Two Cincinnati Bengals' top draft picks, defensive end Shemar Stewart and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., observed their team's rookie minicamp rather than participating due to unsigned contracts. Head coach Zac Taylor noted that this was common as contract negotiations often take time. Stewart expressed his frustration about being sidelined and expressed hope to sign his contract by the following week. This situation reflects the typical contract negotiations that occur as teams and rookies finalize salary details based on the league's draft parameters.
"They're just working through their contracts right now," Bengals coach Zac Taylor said after the hourlong workout.
"I just decided not to sign those papers ... I hate being on the sideline looking at everybody else do work," said Bengals 1st round pick Shemar Stewart.
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