For Hunter, as the top overall pick, it's just a matter of economics. The No. 1 overall pick in 2023, quarterback Bryce Young signed a four-year, $37.96 million contract that is fully guaranteed. The following year, quarterback Caleb Williams signed a four-year contract worth $39.45 million with the Chicago Bears that was fully guaranteed as well.

Chris Long breaks down how the Bengals are using leverage in Shemar Stewart’s contract standoff—and why it matters.

CINCINNATI — Shemar Stewart could return to college as one of his last resorts in the ongoing contract standoff with the Bengals. Former Cincinnati defensive back and current BLEAV in Bengals host Solomon Wilcots is well aware of the situation.

Breaking down how ugly things could get between Bengals and Shemar Stewart  If there's one thing that became clear this week, it's that things are getting contentious between Shemar Stewart and the Bengals.

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Shemar Stewart's holdout from the Cincinnati Bengals due to some of the language they want to include in his rookie contract is reportedly a fairly common practice used by other teams.

After calling out the Cincinnati Bengals this week amid a contract dispute, 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart has removed himself from mandatory minicamp, CBS Sports Jonathan Jones confirms, as the plot thickens between two sides clearly on different pages.

Shedeur Sanders practiced Tuesday and got increased reps, along with Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, as the Browns limited Joe Flacco by design to get a look at the other three QBs. It's the start of a long process, and Sanders' chances of starting Week 1 still seem very slim, but the path does exist.