While first-round pick Shemar Stewart and second-round pick Demetrius Knight sat out of the glorified walkthroughs due to contractual reasons, it was another defender leading the charge. As seen in footage from WLWT's Jaron May, it was fourth-round linebacker Barrett Carter serving as a vocal leader during sets.

The Cincinnati Bengals made a small roster move coming out of rookie minicamp. While much of the attention focuses on the weird contract saga for first-round pick Shemar Stewart and the rather shocking public message from Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals kept their heads down and went about business.

The Cincinnati Bengals will have to wait a little longer to get their 2025 NFL Draft picks, Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr., on the training field, with their rookie contracts still unsigned