Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels isn't concerned about his on-field connection with Terry McLaurin suffering as the wide receiver holds out for a new contract.
Multiple players and coaches reflected more concern about Stewart’s absence than Hendrickson’s given the rookie’s inexperience compared to Hendrickson entering Year 9.
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,
The Cincinnati Bengals appear to be at a stalemate with rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart. The former standout linebacker at Texas A&M University was selected No 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft and that’s about as much progress the team made towards officially making him a Bengal.
With training camp underway for all 32 NFL teams, preparation for the 2025 season has officially begun. Teams will largely spend the coming weeks installing playbooks, holding positional battles and working to finalize the final 53-player roster.
Shemar Stewart's contract dispute with the Bengals centers on guarantee language that owner Mike Brown says would require payment even if a player commits misconduct.
Before practice begins, head coach Zac Taylor is addressing the media to preview what's to come over the next eight weeks before the regular season begins.
Cincinnati selected Stewart with the No. 17 pick in April’s NFL draft, but he has yet to sign his contract due to an issue he and his representatives have with the contract’s guarantees.
Shemar Stewart is the last unsigned first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, but his holdout is not unprecedented.