Bengals, Shemar Stewart fail to agree on contract
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After months of slow negotiations, another second-round draft pick agreed to his rookie contract this morning: The Bears and second-round defensive tackle Shemar Turner agreed to a deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That means there have now been four second-round picks to reach contract agreements, with 28 more to go.
One of those mentors is Gervon Dexter Sr., who's entering his third season with the Bears, and the rookie has already caught Dexter's attention. Last month, Dexter shared his initial takeaways on Turner, having been impressed with the rookie's athleticism and he believes they can work and grow together.
Shemar Turner plays with a fire that Chicago Bears coaches Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen like. Will that be enough for him to earn playing time on a crowded defensive line?
The Ravens and second-round pass rusher Mike Green expect to get a deal done today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That will make Green the fifth 2025 second-round pick to sign.