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The Cincinnati Bengals have finally signed first round pick Shemar Stewart after testy contract hold out, Stewart's demands met.
The Cincinnati Bengals and rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $18.97 million contract Friday, per multiple reports.
On July 25, Stewart and the Bengals officially agreed to a fully-guaranteed, four-year, $18.97 million deal that includes a $10.4 million signing bonus, a person with knowledge of the contractual details confirmed to USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook continues to practice, but he also emphasized Thursday his negotiations for an extension will continue. Cook has said on social media he wants $15 million a year, which would tie him for third-highest paid running back in the league.
The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft took place 88 days ago, and somehow, in that time, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to work out a deal with their top pick, Shemar Stewart. The pass-rusher from Texas A&M is the only remaining first-rounder who is still unsigned and if Monday was any indication,