The Bengals HC said he's had "good communication" with Stewart, but did not express confidence Stewart's contract will be signed by training camp.

After dealing with the Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins drama for the better part of a year, Taylor now has to lob answers at things like Stewart’s odd contract situation and the holdout of Trey Hendrickson, which even Joe Burrow has admitted is a distraction.

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart skipped the final day of the team’s mandatory minicamp practice as he remains in a contract dispute with the club.