Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart speaks
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Former Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart is officially set to begin his rookie season in the NFL after ending a long contract stalemate with the Cincinnati
The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft took place 88 days ago, and somehow, in that time, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to work out a deal with their top pick, Shemar Stewart. The pass-rusher from Texas A&M is the only remaining first-rounder who is still unsigned and if Monday was any indication,
Multiple players and coaches reflected more concern about Stewart’s absence than Hendrickson’s given the rookie’s inexperience compared to Hendrickson entering Year 9.
After weeks of contract negotiations, the former Texas A&M standout is already making noise in Cincinnati's training camp.