Coach Mike Elko cleared the air regarding a potential Shemar Stewart return and more at the last iteration of his Coach’s Night tour.

HC Mike Elko emphasized that while Shemar Stewart has been working out in Texas A&M facility, his return his a "false narrative."

The Bengals are trying to set a precedent that they can use in all future rookie deals. Second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. signed his rookie contract Saturday and signed a deal that had the language the Bengals wanted. Stewart is now the last one standing.

CINCINNATI — Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin spoke with the media ahead of training camp this week and stated his desire for Shemar Stewart to get in the fold as quickly as possible.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown commented on rookie first round pick Shemar Stewart refusing to sign his rookie contract and the language in the deal

C INCINNATI -- In less than three weeks, Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown will be turning 90 years old, but don't let his age fool you. Brown still has his hands firmly on the pulse of the organization. Although he rarely speaks to media, he always holds at least one interview every year, and that came Monday during the team's local media day.