Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and on the sidelines during the club's on-field work.

The standoff between the Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart continues. Stewart remains out of practice as the Bengals continue voluntary work in Cincinnati. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway, Stewart wants his contract language to match that of the team’s last two first-round picks.

The workout program is voluntary, so every NFL player has the right to not participate. Not having Stewart under contract and practicing right now is a disadvantage for the Bengals and the player. The Bengals are counting on Stewart to be a key contributor right away and missing practice will slow his development.