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Bengals' Shemar Stewart Signs $18.97M Rookie Contract

7/26/2025

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Cincinnati Bengals' first-round draft pick, Shemar Stewart, has officially signed a lucrative rookie contract valued at $18.97 million over four years, featuring a hefty $10.4 million signing bonus. After navigating a contentious contract dispute, Stewart is eager to strengthen the Bengals' defense and help the team bounce back from last season's playoff disappointment.

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Cincinnati Bengals' first-round draft pick, Shemar Stewart, has officially signed a lucrative rookie contract valued at $18.97 million over four years, featuring a hefty $10.4 million signing bonus. After navigating a contentious contract dispute, Stewart is eager to strengthen the Bengals' defense and help the team bounce back from last season's playoff disappointment.