Trey Hendrickson isn't the only notable Cincinnati Bengals player missing from practices at the team's mandatory minicamp. First-round pick and fellow pass rusher Shemar Stewart said on Tuesday that he will not practice until his contract situation is settled.

First-round pick Shemar Stewart had a lot to say about the status of his contract situation with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Shemar Stewart Makes Interesting Comment About Relationship With Zac Taylor. The Bengals took Stewart with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart skipped mandatory minicamp during a contract standoff after the team reportedly attempted to void future guarantees.

Shemar Stewart's agency has chimed into the contract language fray keeping the rookie off the field this week. Loyalty Above All, Stewart's agency, replied to former NFL executive Andrew Brandt's false claim on X that Cincinnati is including different contract language for a player picked higher than Amarius Mims.

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart won't participate in the first day of mandatory minicamp as he remains unsigned by the team, a source tells The Enquirer. Stewart has yet to practice since the team drafted him on April 24 with the No. 17 overall pick.