Shemar Stewart, the 17th overall pick in the NFL draft, has not reported to Cincinnati Bengals training camp due to a contract dispute affecting his rookie deal. He is the only first-round pick who has not signed as the rest of his class completes agreements. The negotiations centered around language in Stewart's deal that could void guaranteed money, contrasting with linebacker Demetrius Knight, who finalized his contract details with a signing bonus of approximately $3.2 million, while Stewart is projected to receive $10.4 million. Stewart's absence affects his training and development with the team.
Shemar Stewart, the 17th overall pick out of Texas A&M, is the only first-round pick in this year's draft class who has not signed his rookie deal.
Stewart did not participate in any offseason workouts due to a contract dispute over language that could void guaranteed money in his deal.
The difference in contract details between Stewart and linebacker Demetrius Knight indicates a significant gap in their negotiations, affecting Stewart's signing bonus.
Knight's signing bonus is projected at $3.2 million, while Stewart is projected to receive a signing bonus of $10.4 million.
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