While first-round pick Shemar Stewart and second-round pick Demetrius Knight sat out of the glorified walkthroughs due to contractual reasons, it was another defender leading the charge. As seen in footage from WLWT's Jaron May, it was fourth-round linebacker Barrett Carter serving as a vocal leader during sets.

Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not participate in on-field work during Cincinnati’s rookie minicamp on Friday because the edge rusher remains unsigned

The Cincinnati Bengals have not yet been able to get first-round pick Shemar Stewart on the field. The Bengals used the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Stewart in hopes that he can bolster their defensive line.