Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart did not attend the final day of the team's mandatory minicamp on Thursday amid a contract dispute that has prevented him from beginning his practices with the team since being drafted in the first round in April.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor addressed Stewart's absence during his press conference following minicamp on Thursday. He didn't seem surprised the rookie wasn't present, adding that there has been "good communication" between both sides to get a deal done. However, he couldn't say if Stewart would sign his contract by the time training camp starts in late July.
