Defensive end Shemar Stewart, a key figure in the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 draft class, has been observing the team’s voluntary practices from a distance, marking a “hold-in” situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason behind Stewart’s inactivity, the 17th overall draft pick from Texas A&M, is an apparent modification in the contractual language for rookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m not asking for anything outlandish. I’m not even asking for anything. I just want things to be consistent. I want consistent language as in previous contracts. I will not practice until that happens.<\/p>Shemar Stewart<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
It is common for rookies’ contracts not to be signed while players transition from college football to the pros. Linebacker Demetrius Knight, the team’s second-round pick, also does not have a signed contract, but he does participate in voluntary workouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially, the dispute centered on the amount of salary paid as a bonus for the training list, according to a source. However, that issue has diminished as other first-round picks have signed deals across the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, the dispute has moved to the contractual language, which appears to be materially different from the agreements granted to previous first-round picks of Cincinnati. The conflict arises from the wording that could affect the guaranteed money in the rookie deals, which would set a precedent for future Bengals contracts, according to a source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last year, Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims participated in training without a signed contract. A source familiar with that negotiation indicated that Mims did not assume any contractual risk before signing with the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, as in other practices open to the media, Stewart wore his number 97 jersey, observed the repetitions, and took mental repetitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m just trying to stay involved.<\/p>Shemar Stewart<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
No training is required at the offseason events until the team’s mandatory minicamp, which is scheduled to begin on June 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had a limited participation in minicamp last year, which eventually led to a “hold-in” during training camp amid a contract dispute.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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