In unprecedented fashion, the Cincinnati Bengals' first-round pick could refuse to sign his rookie contract and demand a trade. Here is how that possibility could transpire.

The nuclear option would be for Stewart to sit out the entire season and re-enter the draft. While the NIL era will reduce the urgency of many incoming NFL players to get paid, it’s a lot of money to give up. Among other things, Stewart is missing out on a slotted signing bonus in excess of $10 million.