After calling out the Cincinnati Bengals this week amid a contract dispute, 2025 first-round pick, Shemar Stewart is continuing to do things to show that he is going to get what he wants. CBS Sports Jonathan Jones confirmed that Stewart has removed himself from mandatory minicamp,

According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart has the option to enter the 2026 NFL Draft if he doesn't sign a deal with the team.

The absolute worst-case scenario (which won't happen) between the Bengals and Shemar Stewart involves the 2026 draft.