Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart contract dispute

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart is the only unsigned player from the 2025 class due to a contract dispute over language that could void future guaranteed money. Stewart left camp to avoid being a distraction to his teammates.

NFL Draft Contract Dispute

NFL draft pick Shemar Stewart has left the Cincinnati Bengals' minicamp due to contract issues, despite not wanting to be a distraction for his teammates. The team is reportedly trying to change their first-round rookie contract structure, which Stewart disagrees with.