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The Bengals are trying to set a precedent that they can use in all future rookie deals. Second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr. signed his rookie contract Saturday and signed a deal that had the language the Bengals wanted. Stewart is now the last one standing.
Bengals exec Duke Tobin had one word to describe how he thinks the team is treating first-round pick Shemar Stewart as he continues to hold out.
Bengals executives Mike Brown and Duke Tobin offered updates on the Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart situations on Monday.
Owner Mike Brown addressed the situation in a pre-training camp session with reporters on Monday.
It seems to be above his pay grade,' Shemar Stewart's agent said in response to Bengals' Duke Tobin questioning the advice he was giving the rookie.
The Cincinnati Bengals and 2025 first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart are still firmly apart in contract talks according to Adam Schefter.