On Wednesday, Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart declined to talk to reporters. He had hit Joe Burrow awkwardly low after a pass rush, a total no-no in training camp. The quarterbacks are off limits, and it set off a scuffle.

Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not sign his rookie contract until July 25, ending a long holdout over contract language.

Play the stands out: On an otherwise forgettable rep last week, Brooks caught a checkdown in the flat with a defender breaking down in front of him. Brooks caught the pass, instantly jabbed and accelerated upfield untouched, showing off his elusiveness after the catch. That’s the kind of weapon that could thrive in this offense.

Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart, left, and head coach Zac Taylor, right, pose together ahead of a press conference, Friday, April 25, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati. / Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In spite of getting to Bengals training camp late, Stewart played all over the defensive line in his first preseason game and gave us a glimpse of why the Bengals made him their top pick. The Bengals need an edge rusher to pair with Trey Hendrickson. Stewart certainly had no problem getting around the edge in this clip.