06-12-2025, 01:49 PM
I was hunting for something about whether this clause is unique to the Bengals. Per Goodberry it seems it is not...
https://x.com/JoeGoodberry/status/1933189310393561401
If this actually is a common clause in rookie deals then Stewart is in the wrong. It sounds like the Bengals in the past agreed to drop it but seem now to be including it. Maybe incidents like Henry Ruggs have changed their minds, and the clause is specific - the default has to be due to suspension or more.
https://x.com/JoeGoodberry/status/1933189310393561401
If this actually is a common clause in rookie deals then Stewart is in the wrong. It sounds like the Bengals in the past agreed to drop it but seem now to be including it. Maybe incidents like Henry Ruggs have changed their minds, and the clause is specific - the default has to be due to suspension or more.
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