Archive · 31 May 2025
Shemar Stewart Contract Dispute: Bengals and Family at Odds
Imagine a football team picked a new player named Shemar Stewart.
But before he can play, they have to agree on a contract.
Shemar's family isn't happy because the team wants to add a rule.
This rule says if Shemar messes up, like failing a drug test, he could lose some money.
His family feels this is unfair.
They want the same contract as other players got.
The team and the family are still talking, but if they don't agree soon, Shemar might not play.
This could also change how the team signs new players in the future.
Shemar Stewart, a first-round pick, has not signed his rookie contract.
His father, Moe Marquez, objects to a new contract clause.
The clause allows the Bengals to cancel guaranteed money for rule violations.
Marquez wants the same contract terms as other top draft picks.
Stewart is missing practices due to the contract disagreement.
- Who
- Shemar Stewart, the Cincinnati Bengals, and Moe Marquez (Shemar's father).
- What
- Shemar Stewart has not signed his rookie contract due to a contract dispute with the Bengals.
- When
- Training camp is coming up soon.
- Where
- Unknown
- Why
- The Bengals added a new clause in Shemar Stewart’s contract and his family doesn't want to agree.
Bengals' Perspective
Stewart Family's Perspective
Contract Terms
Bengals' Perspective
The Bengals are proposing a new contract clause, potentially to protect their investment.
Stewart Family's Perspective
Unknown
- Team
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Shemar Stewart's Draft Status
- First overall pick in the NFL Draft
- Main Issue
- Contract dispute
- Players with different contract terms
- Ja'Marr Chase, Amarius Mims
- Stewart's Current Activities
- Missing practices, attending meetings