Last year, the Bengals and Amarius Mims took a while to agree to a deal. Cincinnati wanted a "default clause" in the contract, but Mims eventually got that taken out. NFL first-round picks rarely have a default clause in the deal.

The Cincinnati Bengals have finally signed second-round pick and rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight to a record-breaking contract.

Unsigned Cincinnati Bengals draft pick Shemar Stewart is "believed to be keeping all options open" amid stalled NFL contract negotiations, according to Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala and Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post.

The Cincinnati Bengals face a contract impasse with rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., their second-round pick. Knight Jr. is pushing for a fully guaranteed contract, aligning with a new trend among early second-round selections.

It's been nearly two months since Trey Hendrickson has had anything to say about his ongoing contract standoff with the Cincinnati Bengals. Back in May, the 2024 NFL sack leader made it clear that he won't be suiting up this year under the terms of his current contract,