Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart has been in contact with his teammates despite not participating at training camp during his contract dispute with the team. On the same day Bengals players took part in training camp practice, Stewart apparently texted at least one teammate.

The Bengals don’t appear to be willing to budge on their stance as they feel it’s completely justified. Stewart thinks he’s done nothing wrong and has publicly stated his desire to receive a contract that mirrors what the most recent first-round picks in Cincinnati have received.