Here's Why Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Amarius Mims Could Still Be Unsigned

Bengals rookies reported for training camp on Saturday.
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA;  Georgia Bulldogs tackle Amarius Mims is selected as the No. 18 pick of the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tackle Amarius Mims is selected as the No. 18 pick of the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims is one of two rookies from the 2024 NFL Draft class that are still unsigned.

What could be holding things up?

After consulting with salary cap expert Andre Perrotta, bonus structure is a logical assumption.

Mims may want his $8 million signing bonus in one lump sum. Meanwhile, the Bengals may want to spread it out over a few different installments.

There's a chance that some of the offset language attached to his bonuses are holding things up, but bonus structure is the most-likely dilemma.

Bengals rookies reported on Saturday and had their first workout on Sunday.

Vikings defensive end Dallas Turner is the only other unsigned member of the 2024 Draft class.

As long as Mims signs his deal before the first day of practice (Wednesday, July 24), then there's no reason to be worried. A deal should get done in the near future.

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James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati