Shemar Stewart Has Reportedly Left Bengals’ Necessary Minicamp

The Cincinnati Bengals and Shemar Stewart’s contract dispute has gotten to the following stage.

The rookie defensive finish, who was the No. 17 total choose within the 2025 NFL Draft, didn’t take part within the first day of obligatory minicamp.

Now, he’s reportedly not even there.

“Cincinnati’s unsigned first-round draft choose Shemar Stewart now has left obligatory minicamp, per supply. Stewart had been attending staff actions, however with out a signed contract and with the Bengals asking for sure clauses, now not,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X.

Cincinnati’s unsigned first-round draft choose Shemar Stewart now has left obligatory minicamp, per supply. Stewart had been attending staff actions, however with out a signed contract and with the Bengals asking for sure clauses, now not. pic.twitter.com/qeo492Z6As

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 12, 2025

Stewart has but to observe with the staff, and on condition that he’s technically not below contract, he’s not in breach of any settlement.

The Bengals reportedly have included new language that may enable them to void ensures in any 12 months of the deal.

They’re reportedly making an attempt to set a precedent beginning with this rookie class, and whereas different NFL groups have comparable clauses, they provide greater signing bonuses and more cash upfront.

Stewart is unwilling to budge and gained’t play for the Bengals till the…