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Bengals, LB Demetrius Knight Jr. Make Contract History With Rookie Deal

Bengals, LB Demetrius Knight Jr. Make Contract History With Rookie Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals locked in one of their most intriguing rookies this weekend. Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. officially agreed to terms on his first NFL contract.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 19
Bengals First-Round Pick Remains Unsigned as Rookies Report For Training Camp

Bengals First-Round Pick Remains Unsigned as Rookies Report For Training Camp

 The Bengals have all of their rookies in the fold ahead of training camp this week, except for Shemar Stewart after Demetrius Knight Jr signed his rookie contract with major guaranteed money into Year 4 this morning.

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Cincinnati Bengals Signing Key Draft Pick With Rookies Reporting for Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals Signing Key Draft Pick With Rookies Reporting for Training Camp

The Bengals have signed rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. to a four-year contract that includes 80% guaranteed according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports.

Bengals Sign Second-Round LB Demetrius Knight Jr.

Bengals Sign Second-Round LB Demetrius Knight Jr.

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed second-round LB Demetrius Knight Jr. to a rookie contract, per Jordan Schultz. Schultz mentions that the four-year rookie deal is nearly 80 percent guaranteed, which marks the first time in league history that a player drafted No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / July 18
What Newest Seahawks Signing Means for Bengals’ Negotiations With 2nd-Round Pick Demetrius Knight Jr.

What Newest Seahawks Signing Means for Bengals’ Negotiations With 2nd-Round Pick Demetrius Knight Jr.

CINCINNATI – Forty-eight hours ago, 30 of the 32 rookie second-round picks still were unsigned, but there has been a lot of movement since then. Cincinnati Bengals second-round pick, linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., isn’t among those who have signed in the last few days, but the way things are playing out, he should be close.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / June 19

Demetrius Knight Jr. is already pushing for a starting linebacker role

The second-round pick is working to be alongside Logan Wilson in September. The Cincinnati Bengals have their hands full with the Shemar Stewart contract situation as training camp approaches.

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