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Bengals Rookie Shemar Stewart Holds Out Over Contract Dispute

6/11/2025

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Stewart Critiques Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is absent from mandatory minicamp due to a contentious contract dispute that threatens future guarantees. Frustrated, he criticized the front office for prioritizing negotiations over team cohesion. His holdout mirrors veteran Trey Hendrickson's contract struggles, raising concerns among fans as the season approaches.

Summary

Stewart Critiques Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is absent from mandatory minicamp due to a contentious contract dispute that threatens future guarantees. Frustrated, he criticized the front office for prioritizing negotiations over team cohesion. His holdout mirrors veteran Trey Hendrickson's contract struggles, raising concerns among fans as the season approaches.

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Stewart Critiques Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is absent from mandatory minicamp due to a contentious contract dispute that threatens future guarantees. Frustrated, he criticized the front office for prioritizing negotiations over team cohesion. His holdout mirrors veteran Trey Hendrickson's contract struggles, raising concerns among fans as the season approaches.

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