The Bengals seem to invent new ways to frustrate their fans (and players) every year, and that's once again happening this year.  The team's first-round draft pick, Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart,

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Shemar Stewart, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has left the Cincinnati Bengals' minicamp as he and the team remain in conflict over his rookie contract.

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Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart had been a spectator at the team practices this summer, but was not present as the team wrapped up its summer program.