Marlon Humphrey throws his name into the Shemar Stewart holdout drama whether he intended to or not

If Stewart wasn't the lone non-practicing first-rounder, this would've been easier for Humphrey to disguise as plain praise for Starks. It's not a given that unsigned draft picks fully participate in workouts and OTAs, as clearly evidenced by Stewart, and Humphrey could just be proud of Starks' decision to practice while negotiating.

That Stewart is now on a rival team (though technically not yet an employee) makes it at the very least suspicious comment, and it's getting noticed around the league including The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov.

Humphrey, 28, is coming off the second All-Pro season of his career after hauling in six interceptions. The former first-round pick is entering his is entering his ninth year with Baltimore. He's played the Bengals 14 times in his career. Patrick Ricard (16) is the only other active Raven with more games played against Cincinnati.

If anyone from that roster would have reason to throw shade toward the Bengals, Humphrey is high on that list. He's experienced several highs and lows while participating in the rivalry, and this is just another way to stir the pot; at least that's what it looks like on the surface.

Stewart's plight to remove default language in his contract may last well into training camp, and the longer it goes, the more chances rival players will have to throw shots at the club.