He consistently disrupted opposing quarterbacks, tallying 65 pressures over the past two seasons, tied for eighth in the SEC. At 21 years old, Stewart's blend of size, athleticism and raw tools gives the Bengals a promising developmental pass rusher.

Shemar Stewart remains the lone unsigned first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bengals' 17th overall pick is still stuck in a frustrating high-stakes contract standoff as training camps are just a few days away.

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick defensive end Shemar Stewart has yet to sign his rookie contract and is in danger of missing the team’s training camp. On Wednesday, the defensive end returned to Texas A&M to train,

Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a well-documented stalemate ... The Bengals selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 draft.

Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a well-documented contract stalemate – and a resolution doesn’t appear to be in sight.. The Bengals and Stewart’s team discussed the rookie’s contract details last week but no progress was made, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports.