The Bengals don’t appear to be willing to budge on their stance as they feel it’s completely justified. Stewart thinks he’s done nothing wrong and has publicly stated his desire to receive a contract that mirrors what the most recent first-round picks in Cincinnati have received.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals' contract standoff with Shemar Stewart took another turn on Monday with traded barbs between director of player personnel, Duke Tobin, and Stewart's agent, Zac Hiller.

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart didn't report with the rest of the rookies for the start of training camp on Saturday, but a team executive doesn't think the contract standoff is solely his fault.