NFL Insider Says Cincinnati Bengals' Draft Pick Doesn't Have Participation Agreement

NFL Insider Says Cincinnati Bengals' Draft Pick Doesn't Have Participation Agreement

PFT's Florio says that Cincinnati Bengals first-rounder Shemar Stewart's lack of participation agreement kept him out of offseason workouts.

First-Rounder’s Bengals Debut in Jeopardy

With training camp just around the corner, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in a standoff with their first-round draft pick, Shemar Stewart. As the clock ticks down, all eyes are on whether the Bengals can strike a deal and get Stewart into a uniform in time for the start of camp. Reports suggest that negotiations recently attempted to spark back to life but failed to bring the two sides any closer to an agreement. With both parties holdin…

1988: Bengals Season In Review

The 1988 Cincinnati Bengals transformed from a disappointing 4-11 season to Super Bowl contenders, driven by MVP QB Boomer Esiason's record performance and a dominating rushing attack. The team started strong with six consecutive wins and finished with a 12-4 record, clinching the AFC Central. Key players included WR Eddie Brown and rookie RB Ickey Woods, who combined for significant offensive statistics. The Bengals excelled defensively, forcin…

Details of Bengals' Rookie Waiver Dispute With Shemar Stewart

The Bengals’ standoff with first-round pick Shemar Stewart kept him on the sidelines through mandatory minicamp amid a dispute over both his offseason participation agreement and his rookie contract. Offseason participation agreements (or waivers) ensure that players are protected if they get injured during the team’s offseason program, including rookie minicamp, OTAs, and mandatory minicamp. Should an injury occur, the agreement guarantees that…