CINCINNATI — The Bengals signed rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. to a four-year contract on Saturday. Knight was selected by the Bengals in the second round (49th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bengals gave Knight 75% of his signing bonus up front. He'll receive the rest of the bonus later this season.

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko denied Thursday that Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is attempting to return to college amid a contract dispute, telling 247Sports at SEC Media Days that there's no truth to the rumors.

Stewart and the Bengals are still embroiled in a contract dispute over language the team included in his rookie deal.

Joe Burrow is getting ready to bounce back with the Cincinnati Bengals this season. While the offense seems good to go, the defense is having issues with Trey Hendrickson, and now there's an update on the Shemar Stewart situation.

Shemar Stewart is unhappy with the Cincinnati Bengals’ front office. And he might very well be justified in feeling that way. Previously, it was reported that Stewart didn’t like that his contract included a new clause that would void all future guarantees if he defaults in a season.