Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart was the only first-round pick that remained unsigned heading into NFL training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart didn't sign a participation agreement. The Cincinnati Bengals are one of two teams that have yet to sign their 2025 first-round pick to a contract.

The Bengals selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 draft. Stewart and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are the only two remaining first-round picks left unsigned. Bengals rookies are scheduled to report to training camp on July 19. Stewart’s contract impasse comes at the same time that the Bengals are trying to reach an extension with defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson ...

The Cincinnati Bengals practice in the off season on Tuesday May 20, 2025. Bengals 2025 draft pick Shemar Stewart (97). Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

There were already football-only reasons to question the Cincinnati Bengals decision to use their first-round pick on Shemar Stewart in the recent NFL draft. Yes, he has the traits. But critics ...

The Bengals selected Stewart No. 17 overall in the 2025 draft. Stewart and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are the only two remaining first-round picks left unsigned. Bengals rookies are ...