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The Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with yet another offseason of contract issues, this time with pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and rookie Shemar Stewart.
Shemar Stewart’s Agent Claps Back At Bengals Front Office as Contract Standoff Continues This one is getting more and more public with no resolution in sight for the Cincinnati Bengals. At the Bengals’ media luncheon, we got some insight on the former first-rounder’s injury recovery two days ahead of training camp.
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CINCINNATI — A fresh update surfaced on Monday regarding the Bengals' negotiations with star defender Trey Hendrickson. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Bengals made a new contract offer in the past week. It has not been enough to get Hendrickson signed to a new deal just yet.
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown says a disagreement over guaranteed money is what is keeping the team from signing 2025 first round pick Shemar Stewart.
Cincinnati selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft but he's yet to sign a contract as training camp begins.
The Bengals are trying to set a precedent that they can use in all future rookie deals. Second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. signed his rookie contract Saturday and signed a deal that had the language the Bengals wanted. Stewart is now the last one standing.