Defensive end Shemar Stewart did not reach agreement on a contract with the Bengals before the rookie report date.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart practiced with the team for the first time since reaching an agreement with the team on a rookie contract July 25.
Stewart was the Bengals' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, 17th overall. He did not agree to his rookie deal with the Bengals before the rookie report date.
Stewart, who played three seasons for the Texas A&M Aggies, turns 22 years old in November. Stewart had 4.5 sacks over three college seasons.
Video of Stewart practicing from The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway and others:
First look at #Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart practicing for the first time with his team after signing his contract yesterday pic.twitter.com/2RucQgB3FB
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) July 27, 2025
Looking forward to watching Shemar Stewart on the practice field this morning pic.twitter.com/2UInykyDQC
— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) July 27, 2025
“Welcome, Shemar.”
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 27, 2025
Shemar Stewart gives a wave to the fans. The #Bengals first round pick is ready for work. pic.twitter.com/t48fvvViK4
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Shemar Stewart, Bengals DE and first-round pick, joins training camp
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