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.

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.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown commented on rookie first round pick Shemar Stewart refusing to sign his rookie contract and the language in the deal

As the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson continue to battle it out over a new contract, the Browns may dodge the bullet of playing him twice per year.

Early on Tuesday, July 15, rumors sparked that the Cincinnati Bengals No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart was working out with his former Texas A&M team in the midst of a contract disagreement between him and the Bengals.