Shemar Stewart Has Plenty of Learning Moments During Initial Bengals' Practice
- Shemar Stewart signed his rookie contract worth $18.97 million guaranteed and participated in his first Bengals practice on Sunday in Cincinnati.
- His signing followed a holdout period during which Stewart missed three practices and negotiated under agent Zac Hiller amid criticism from Bengals personnel.
- In practice, Stewart received one-on-one coaching, took part fully in drills including ten reps against the first-team offense, and experienced learning moments such as accidentally pouring Gatorade into his eyes.
- Stewart expressed a strong desire to begin playing immediately, praised Hiller’s negotiating style, and described the moment as the fulfillment of a dream he had long pursued.
- The events mark the start of Stewart’s career focused on growth and team integration, with coach Zac Taylor affirming the team’s support and the resolution of past contract contention.
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First-round pick Shemar Stewart has plenty of learning moments during his initial Bengals’ practice
CINCINNATI (AP) — One day after signing his rookie contact, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took the field for his first NFL practice on Sunday.

First-round pick Shemar Stewart has plenty of learning moments during his initial Bengals' practice
CINCINNATI (AP) — One day after signing his rookie contact, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took the field for his first NFL practice on Sunday.
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Bengals Bengals DE Shemar Stewart is happy that the contract drama is behind him and is hopeful that he can focus on getting on the field. “Both sides just found some even ground. We both thought it would be beneficial for us to stop arguing and just get me back on the field,” Stewart said, via Bengals.com. “It was a pretty cool moment. They made me feel welcome. Made me feel wanted. Made me feel like I belong here. It was a very great moment. T…
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