Shemar Stewart’s Dispute With Bengals
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Shemar Stewart's holdout from the Cincinnati Bengals due to some of the language they want to include in his rookie contract is reportedly a fairly common practice used by other teams.
CINCINNATI -- Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart left Cincinnati's mandatory minicamp Thursday amid a contract dispute.
Bengals first-round rookie Shemar Stewart skipped the final day of mandatory minicamp after sounding off on his lingering contract dispute earlier this week. Zac Taylor said he had “good communication” with Stewart before the pass rusher left.
Shemar Stewart is no longer at mandatory minicamp amid his ongoing holdout with the Cincinnati Bengals over language they want to put into his rookie contract.
Shemar Stewart, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has left the Cincinnati Bengals' minicamp as he and the team remain in conflict over his rookie contract.