Widely reported as a contract standoff due to the Bengals attempting to reset their own language around the voidance of guarantees, the conversation Monday managed to even overshadow the contract drama with Trey Hendrickson. Bengals president Mike Brown confirmed the nature of the problem.

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,

Shemar Stewart’s Agent Claps Back At Bengals Front Office as Contract Standoff Continues This one is getting more and more public with no resolution in sight for the Cincinnati Bengals. At the Bengals’ media luncheon, we got some insight on the former first-rounder’s injury recovery two days ahead of training camp.