The Cincinnati Bengals took a big risk on Shemar Stewart in the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he's already sprinting toward bust status

The Cincinnati Bengals found a way to sign both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to lucrative multi-year extensions this offseason, but the franchise is still dealing with multiple contract hold-ins or holdouts.

The Cincinnati Bengals very obviously liked more than pass-rushing upside when it comes to first-round pick Shemar Stewart. As we wrote on draft night and since, Stewart's ability to set the edge as a run defense is something that likely appealed to the Bengals in a big way after losing veteran Sam Hubbard to retirement.