Defensive end Shemar Stewart remains unsigned as of Saturday, the day that the Cincinnati Bengals' rookies must report for training camp, and therefore has not shown up with the rest of his first-year teammates.

The Shemar Stewart situation is worth keeping an eye on for the other 31 NFL teams. The Cincinnati Bengals and Stewart, their first-round pick, are embroiled in a strange and unusual growing contract battle that has caused the pass-rusher from Texas A&M to publicly call out the team’s front office and it caused him to leave the team’s minicamp last month.

As if the Cincinnati Bengals don’t have enough contract drama, here comes the impasse with second-round pick Demetrius Knight. Knight and the Bengals have yet to agree on a contract. And it’s a product of a widespread new trend sweeping the NFL,

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