The interesting hits just keep coming around the Cincinnati Bengals.
Those Bengals now sit on a break before training camp. Yet mandatory minicamp offered plenty of the usual storylines…in addition to major contract drama.
Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news right now.
Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart leaves minicamp early
Stewart left early on the final day of minicamp. While things concluded early that morning, the fact it was announced through the media sort of says it all.
Bengals, Shemar Stewart contract standoff explained
The Shemar Stewart contract issue with the Bengals is a matter of who blinks first. The Bengals want to re-do the precedent in their contracts on specific language. Stewart doesn’t want to be the first. Who blinks?
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Bengals players take advantage of Hendrickson, Stewart contract drama
While Shemar Stewart and Trey Hendrickson sit out, other Bengals players are taking advantage to get key reps and perhaps even earn bigger roles in the rotation than predicted.
Bengals, Shemar Stewart nuclear option
When it comes to Shemar Stewart and the Bengals, there are a few options. A trade is technically possible (though not happening). He could just not sign. And the nuclear option involves the 2026 NFL draft.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals news: Shemar Stewart updates, minicamp winners and more
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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