Bengals finally lock in rookie Shemar Stewart
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Stewart accepted contract language the Bengals had been demanding in exchange for the Bengals paying him $500,000 more of his signing bonus now.
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,
It seems to be above his pay grade,' Shemar Stewart's agent said in response to Bengals' Duke Tobin questioning the advice he was giving the rookie.
By Wednesday, all 32 NFL teams will have opened training camp for veterans. Yet, one first-round rookie, Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Shemar Stewart, remains unsigned.
C INCINNATI -- In less than three weeks, Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown will be turning 90 years old, but don't let his age fool you. Brown still has his hands firmly on the pulse of the organization. Although he rarely speaks to media, he always holds at least one interview every year, and that came Monday during the team's local media day.