CINCINNATI -- Two of of the Cincinnati Bengals' top draft picks were observers during the team's rookie minicamp on Friday.
Defensive end Shemar Stewart, a first-round pick, and linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., a second-round pick, stood in uniform and watched drills inside Paycor Stadium. The pair are the lone members of Cincinnati's draft class who have yet to sign their rookie contracts.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor cited the delay for their lack of participation.
"They're just working through their contracts right now," Taylor said after the hourlong workout.
It is not uncommon for draft picks to not have their contracts, which have slotted salaries, unsigned at the start of workouts as the team and player hammer out some of the details in each deal.