Is Shemar holding out?

[Luvnit2]

(06-11-2025, 05:49 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: I thought we already had a discussion about this?

The hold up on Shemar Stewart's contract is a dispute over the language of his rookie deal, with the Bengals reportedly trying to change the way they void guarantees in future years. Stewart wants his contract to mirror those of recent Bengals first-round picks, who did not have the same language. 



Details of the Dispute:

• Contract Language:
  The Bengals want to include a clause in Stewart's contract that would void guarantees for future years if he defaults on the deal in the current year. 
  

• Stewart's Position:
  Stewart is refusing to practice during mandatory minicamp until the contract dispute is resolved. He has stated he is not asking for anything new but that the Bengals are prioritizing winning arguments over winning games. 
• Bengals' Perspective:
  The Bengals are reportedly trying to set a new precedent with rookie contracts, allowing them to void future guarantees if a player doesn't fulfill their obligations. 
  

This may be accurate, but do we know this is the issue? Here is a detailed list of possble issues as not many thing are negotiable in a rookie contract. It lists one of them being voiding guarantees, if so it is not new news as is suggested.

They also list camp bonuses can be an issue as well as other guarantees.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-2025-nfl-rookie-contract-projections-for-key-round-1-picks-with-wage-scale-explainer/