Cincinnati Bengals, Shemar Stewart
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Texas A&M Aggies edge rusher and Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart was the talk of the NFL after holding out from rookie minicamp.
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Sportsnaut on MSNCincinnati Bengals reportedly low-balled first-round pick Shemar Stewart in contract offerThe Cincinnati Bengals used a first-round pick on edge rusher Shemar Stewart in the 2025 NFL Draft while locked in a contract
The surprising standoff between the Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart now has more context. According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, the Bengals came up short due to a disagreement on percentage of money paid as training camp roster bonuses:
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Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not participate in on-field work during Cincinnati’s rookie minicamp on Friday because the edge rusher remains unsigned.
Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart hasn't signed his rookie contract, nor has he participated in rookie camp workouts.
Former Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Shemar Stewart won't be making his on-field debut with the Cincinnati Bengals just yet. Stewart, the No. 17 overall pick
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SB Nation on MSNShemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. waiting on contracts before taking part in OTAsThe Bengals have already signed four of their six rookies selected in this draft with Dylan Fairchild, Barrett Carter, Jalen Rivers and Tahj Brooks, and made a splash in the undrafted rookie pool as well. There is still plenty of time to finalize their contracts before the full offseason program kicks off.