Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft choose Shemar Stewart nonetheless has but to signal a contract with the staff, however it sounds just like the discuss of him returning to Texas A&M can formally be put to relaxation.
Stewart, the seventeenth general choose within the 2025 NFL Draft, is the solely remaining first-round choice who has but to signal an NFL contract. The star pass-rusher has been at odds with the Bengals over language in his proposed rookie deal that might enable the staff to void future ensures. Stewart has even brazenly criticized Cincinnati’s entrance workplace.
Some have puzzled if Stewart may refuse to play for the Bengals. There was hypothesis that he may attempt to discover a solution to return to school.
Stewart has been understanding at Texas A&M amid his holdout, which solely fueled the narrative of him exploring a solution to return to the Aggies. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was requested about that on Thursday, and he basically laughed it off.
“There is no intentions of Shemar to play for the Aggies this yr,” Elko stated in an interview with ESPN’s Shae Cornette. “However Shemar has been round. He is very comfy in our program. Actually likes what we do coaching clever. He is been coaching, preparing for his season this yr with the Bengals. We want him the very best.”
Stewart may, in concept, stand his floor and never present up when the common season begins. If he have been to go that route, the scenario would turn into way more sophisticated.
With star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson additionally holding out, the Bengals have to discover a solution to resolve their points with Stewart. The stress will doubtless solely improve after coaching camp begins subsequent week.
