Shemar Stewart Skips Bengals Camp
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Answering the frequently asked questions surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals and unsigned first-round pick Shemar Stewart.
Unsigned Cincinnati Bengals draft pick Shemar Stewart is "believed to be keeping all options open" amid stalled NFL contract negotiations, according to Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala and Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post.
The Bengals are dealing with a pair of contract impasses involving defensive ends ahead of their first training camp practice this week.
With Barron's agreement, 31 of 32 first-rounders have signed with their squads, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals' Shemar Stewart as the last of the class unsigned.
In less than a week, all 32 NFL teams will have reported for training camp. Even then, there could be quite a few rookie holdouts. A total of 257 players were selected in the 2025
Shemar Stewart, Bengals’ first-round draft pick, leaves minicamp over unsigned contract: Source. By The Athletic NFL Staff. June 12, 2025 Updated July 21, 2025 3:48 pm EDT.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart did not report to training camp on Saturday with the rest of the team's rookies. The Texas A&M product remains the only first-round selection who has not agreed to a rookie deal.