US EditionAgent's Take: How Trey Hendrickson and Bengals Can Find Common Ground to Keep Star Pass Rusher in Cincinnati
HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 24 – Shemar Stewart refuses to sign due to a dispute over guaranteed money clauses while 30 other NFL teams use similar contract language, delaying his Bengals debut.
- The Cincinnati Bengals face contract disputes in July 2025 with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and rookie Shemar Stewart, both absent from training camp.
- The disputes arise from Hendrickson seeking a long-term extension with more guaranteed money and Stewart contesting a contract clause allowing voided guarantees for off-field incidents.
- Hendrickson led the league with 17.5 sacks last season and posted 35 sacks since 2023, while Stewart remains unsigned despite being the 17th overall pick in this year's draft.
- Bengals owner Mike Brown said, "If he's sitting in jail, I don't think I ought to be paying him," reflecting the team's position on contract guarantees amid these standoffs.
- The unresolved negotiations risk impacting team cohesion and defensive performance as the Bengals seek timely agreements to avoid further disruption this season.
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