Shemar Stewart, the Cincinnati Bengals’ first-round pick in April, is holding out of training camp due to a contract dispute. The disagreement centers on guarantee language in his deal, which owner Mike Brown claims would require payment even if the player commits misconduct. Bengals executive Duke Tobin expressed frustration with Stewart’s holdout, stating that the team does not believe they are treating him unfairly compared to other draft picks. Stewart, a Texas A&M product, cited his desire to avoid being a distraction to teammates as his reason for not signing the contract. The issue has raised questions about how rookie contracts are structured, with the like Bengals reportedly looking to change the language to void future guarantees.