Shemar Stewart has signed a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $18.97 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $10.4 million signing bonus. He was the last first-round draft pick to finalize his deal after a disagreement over contract language that could void guaranteed money. Stewart's absence during offseason workouts was due to this dispute. A compromise was reached, resulting in a payout structure more beneficial than prior No. 17 draft picks. Team president Mike Brown explained the implications of the contract’s language regarding guaranteed money dependent on player conduct.
Shemar Stewart has agreed to terms on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $18.97 million with the Bengals, including a $10.4 million signing bonus.
Stewart was the last first-round draft pick to sign, following a dispute over language in the contract that could void guaranteed money.
The Bengals and Stewart reached a compromise to finalize the deal, allowing for a more favorable payout structure than previous No. 17 picks.
Team president Mike Brown stated that the new contract's language involves conditions that affect the guaranteed money based on player conduct.
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