The Bengals seem to invent new ways to frustrate their fans (and players) every year, and that's once again happening this year.  The team's first-round draft pick, Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart,

Look: NFL Network Insider Explains Holdup in Bengals' Contract Talks With Shemar Stewart. Stewart is one of three first round picks that haven't signed their rookie contracts. He's the only healthy player that hasn't participated in the offseason program.

The absolute worst-case scenario (which won't happen) between the Bengals and Shemar Stewart involves the 2026 draft.