Bengals' first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart leaves minicamp amid contract dispute

The rift between the Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart has reached a new level, as the Texas A&M product has reportedly left the final day of mandatory minicamp with his rookie contract still not signed. 

Pro Football Talk reported Stewart leaving minicamp wasn’t because of the contract disagreement he has with the Bengals, but rather "he didn’t want to be a distraction" for his teammates who are participating. 

Still, Stewart’s contract situation has baffled many in the football world, and is the reason behind him not being on the field with his teammates.

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