Is Shemar holding out?

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(06-11-2025, 05:59 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Well I think Stewart could put up 6 sacks as a rookie where Trey is the one being the End teams are trying to take away. Plus, Stewart 
should instantly be a better run stopper than Ossai and Murphy who are not good at sealing the edge so far in their respective careers.

Ossai I think will have a breakout year this season rushing the passer and dropping back into coverage at times. Expecting at least 8 
sacks this year from Ossai thriving in Golden's Defense. Ossai should be out there with Trey on passing downs. 

Stewart on running downs.

I think we may need to pump the breaks on Stewart then.

Ossai didn't choose to re-sign to serve as a backup or play in a limited role only. Not to mention Bengals aren't going to pay someone $8 mill to be a specialized role player either.


I fully expect Hendrickson to continue his 70% or more of defensive snaps like last year.
Ossai played 51% of the defensive snaps last year, and I expect him to be used at least that much this year, if not >60%.
My guess is it's primarily Hendrickson and Ossai getting the bulk of the reps and MM and SS serving in rotational/situational roles on limited snaps (300-400 snaps each).
They'll also find probably ~200-300 snaps ish for guys like Cam Sample and Ced Johnson.