Amarius Mims, whom the Bengals selected in 2024, only signed his contract in late July. If the rookie has not signed the contract, he'll sign a practice waiver. This waiver serves as a protection mechanism for the player in case something happens during practice.

The Bengals rookie first-round pick left minicamp early as his contract dispute continues with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Shemar Stewart is no longer at mandatory minicamp amid his ongoing holdout with the Cincinnati Bengals over language they want to put into his rookie contract.