On the eve of training camp beginning, Bengals owner Mike Brown and de facto general manager Duke Tobin spoke to the media. To no surprise, the status of the ongoing contract standoffs with Trey Hendrickson and first-round rookie Shemar Stewart were a main topic of discussion. Hendrickson has been among the numerous high-profile edge rushers seeking a new deal this offseason. Some – including T.J. Watt, Myles …
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CINCINNATI — Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin spoke with the media ahead of training camp this week and stated his desire for Shemar Stewart to get in the fold as quickly as possible. Cincinnati and Stewart have been at odds over his signing bonus payout structure and default language regarding future guarantees since he was drafted in April. “I hope Shemar comes in,” Tobin told the media …
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The Bengals are dealing with a pair of contract impasses involving defensive ends ahead of their first training camp practice this week. First-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and veteran Trey Hendrickson is looking for a contract extension. Hendrickson did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp as part of his push for a new deal and director of player personnel …
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The Bengals and first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart continue to be at odds. Now that training camp is open, both sides should be feeling a little extra urgency. The team is. But instead of negotiating with Stewart, they’re trying to get him to cry uncle. On Monday, Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin lamented the fact that Stewart has …
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