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Cashius Howell participated in the first day of rookie minicamp, easing concerns for Bengals fans. Unlike last year's first-round pick, Howell is not delaying his contract signing.
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Cashius Howell (DL41) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Cashius Howell just made every Bengals fan breathe a sigh of relief after participating in first day of rookie minicamp
Cincinnati watched last yearâs first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, sit out of the entire offseason program before signing his rookie deal during the beginning of training camp. It doesnât sound like Howell is going to take the same approach despite being unsigned unlike most of his fellow draftees.
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âFull circle story. Ups and downs,â Young says. âThe hardest part is not a lot of people make it out of there ⊠Itâs a great town. Everybody knows everybody. Very peaceful at times ⊠Thereâs just not a lot of exposure.â
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âI want to be a part of this culture. I did local day here (a week before the draft) and I got to know a little about Coach. Itâs a tough, gritty, Cincinnati culture. Just like I had at Cincinnati. Theyâre a family-oriented team. Itâs great to be a part of it.â
Cashius Howell is currently unsigned but participated in the first day of rookie minicamp, indicating he is not delaying his contract signing.
Unlike last year's first-round pick Shemar Stewart, who sat out the offseason program, Howell is actively participating in minicamp.
Howell's participation suggests a smoother transition into the team and alleviates contract drama that could affect team dynamics.

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The most important piece of news coming out Friday was that unsigned draft picks Cashius Howell (second round, Texas A&M) and Tacario Davis (third round, Washington) both signed the participation waiver despite being the last two rookies from this class that have not signed. Remember, last year, thatâs where the trouble began for Shemar Stewart, and it didnât end until his rookie contract dispute spilled into the first week of training camp.