Stewart remained unsigned as of the second Friday in July, as the two sides have been battling over language in the rookie contract offered by the Bengals that could allow them to void future guarantees.

One is the contract standoff with Trey Hendrickson, the All-Pro who is again embroiled in a dispute for more years and guarantees, while the team seems to eyeball a year-to-year situation.

Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is still receiving respect from NFL executives despite being in a contract dispute with Cincinnati.