Quietly in the background, though, is second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. fighting for a starting gig next to Logan Wilson. Knight, who has made a point to learn from Joe Burrow as he goes, continues to make a push alongside new arrival Oren Burks, the veteran the Bengals signed in free agency.

Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals are far apart on a contract, but Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested the team's upcoming minicamp is one worth monitoring.

The No. 17 pick in the draft, Stewart has yet to sign his rookie deal with the Bengals, and he's taken aim at the front office when speaking to the media about the situation. Init