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 Cincinnati Bengals have officially inked a deal with their second-round draft pick, linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., out of South Carolina. According to FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, it’s a four-year deal with nearly 80 percent fully guaranteed.

Sources: The #Bengals and 2nd-round LB Demetrius Knight Jr. have agreed to a 4-year rookie deal with nearly 80 percent fully guaranteed at signing. It’s the first time in NFL history that the 49th pick has had guarantees in year four. With Cincinnati’s rookies reporting to camp… pic.twitter.com/Vfc44XKhCQ