US EditionBengals' Stewart Leaves Mandatory Minicamp Early After Voicing Frustration with Rookie Contract Dispute
- Shemar Stewart, the Bengals' 2025 first-round pick, has not signed his rookie contract and refused on-field drills at mandatory minicamp on June 17, 2025.
- Stewart's contract dispute arises from the Bengals' attempt to change rookie deal language to allow voiding future guarantees, which he opposes.
- He remains engaged by attending meetings, studying the playbook, working out independently, and continues to seek contract terms matching recent Bengals first-round picks.
- Stewart stated, "I'm 100% right," and criticized the Bengals front office, saying they want to "win arguments more than winning more games."
- Stewart's holdout delays his on-field preparation during Bengals' season buildup and highlights tensions over rookie contract precedents under the NFL salary cap.
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Bengals' Stewart leaves mandatory minicamp early after voicing frustration with rookie contract dispute | News Channel 3-12
By Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A growing saga inside the Cincinnati Bengals has taken another turn. Despite having not signed his rookie contract or taken part in workouts, first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart had reported to Cincinnati for mandatory minicamp to be around the team. Thursday morning, Stewart left camp ahead of the last day of the offseason program. Stewart’s absence was first report…
Bengals' Stewart leaves mandatory minicamp early after voicing frustration with rookie contract dispute
By Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A growing saga inside the Cincinnati Bengals has taken another turn. Despite having not signed his rookie contract or taken part in workouts, first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart had reported to Cincinnati for mandatory minicamp to be around the team. Thursday morning, Stewart left camp ahead of the last day of the offseason program. Stewart’s absence was first report…
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