The Cincinnati Bengals are under fire from all sides again, with the shine of re-signing receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins already spoiled. So it goes when an organization with a reputation like Cincinnati's suddenly has one of the only first-round picks in the NFL watching from the sidelines during rookie minicamp because the front office reportedly low-balled basic things on his contract.

Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart hasn't signed his rookie contract, nor has he participated in rookie camp workouts.

Bengals fans aren't thrilled after their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Shemar Stewart, is holding out from rookie minicamp