The Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with yet another offseason of contract issues, this time with pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and rookie Shemar Stewart.

Shemar Stewart’s Agent Claps Back At Bengals Front Office as Contract Standoff Continues This one is getting more and more public with no resolution in sight for the Cincinnati Bengals. At the Bengals’ media luncheon, we got some insight on the former first-rounder’s injury recovery two days ahead of training camp.

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft took place 88 days ago, and somehow, in that time, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to work out a deal with their top pick, Shemar Stewart.  The pass-rusher from Texas A&M is the only remaining first-rounder who is still unsigned and if Monday was any indication,

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown says a disagreement over guaranteed money is what is keeping the team from signing 2025 first round pick Shemar Stewart.

As contract negotiations with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson linger into the final days before training camp, Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown made one thing crystal clear.

Cincinnati selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft but he's yet to sign a contract as training camp begins.