Shemar Stewart, Cincinnati Bengals
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CINCINNATI — Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned days ahead of training camp as he reportedly fights two contract problems in Cincinnati's offer. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler told Fox19's Jeremy Rauch this week that the team is offering Stewart a worse bonus payout structure than last year's 17th pick, Minnesota's Dallas Turner.
Last year, the Bengals and Amarius Mims took a while to agree to a deal. Cincinnati wanted a "default clause" in the contract, but Mims eventually got that taken out. NFL first-round picks rarely have a default clause in the deal.
In a bold take, this ESPN Insider issued his take on the Trey Hendrickson situation as the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to extend him.
It's been nearly two months since Trey Hendrickson has had anything to say about his ongoing contract standoff with the Cincinnati Bengals. Back in May, the 2024 NFL sack leader made it clear that he won't be suiting up this year under the terms of his current contract,
Shemar Stewart, the first-round rookie, wants improved language in his first NFL deal. Right now, the Bengals are looking at a toothless defense unless some resolutions are reached. ESPN's Ben Solak explains, though, that Stewart's situation is hinging a lot on Hendrickson. Here's Solak's thinking:
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Blavity on MSNShemar Stewart’s Contract Standoff With The Cincinnati Bengals: Everything To KnowShemar Stewart was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals as a first-round pick during the 2025 NFL Draft in April. The 21-year-old athlete has yet to sign a contract with the team. Rumors started circulating surrounding his rookie status with the Bengals as contract negotiations are still ongoing,
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Yardbarker on MSNBengals dispute with Shemar Stewart could pave the way for future rookiesThe Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in a contract standoff with their 17th overall pick, and plenty of people, from owners and general managers to college players will be keeping an eye on the outcome.
Mike Elko said there's 'no intentions' for Shemar Stewart to play for the Aggies in 2025 as his contract dispute with Cincinnati continues.
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart has yet to sign his rookie contract, but he's still gearing up for the 2025 season.