Draft picks typically participate in the rookie minicamp whether they have signed a contract or not. Unsigned picks can sign a Rookie Participation Agreement (RPA) that protects them in case of injury,

Zac Taylor explained why top draft picks Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight didn't particpate in the Bengals' rookie minicamp

Stewart went No. 17 overall and Knight went No. 49 overall in the draft. Cincinnati has already signed its other draft picks in guard Dylan Fairchild (round 3, No. 81 overall), linebacker Barrett Carter (round 4, No. 119), offensive tackle Jalen Rivers (round 5, No. 153) and running back Tahj Brooks (round 6, No. 193).