If Stewart doesn't sign his contract and he doesn't play football at all in 2025, he could re-enter the NFL Draft in 2026. If he went this route, it means that any team could draft him next year ...

In an interesting loophole, there is a path to Stewart sitting out the entire year, not signing a contract, and then re-entering the 2026 NFL Draft, as Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio laid out ...

Stewart refuses to sign at all and re-enters the 2026 NFL draft, where he could be selected by any team but the Bengals. NFL DRAFT GRADES: Recap all NFL Draft picks, grades and analysis for all 32 ...

Shemar Stewart's contract standoff with the Bengals won't lead to a 2026 NFL Draft re-do. Here's why the rookie's leverage is limited and a holdout is unlikely.

Stewart can remain unsigned beyond November 11, sit out the entire 2025 season, and then re-enter the 2026 NFL Draft. He could be selected by any team other than Cincinnati.

The 49ers Have Been Connected to Stewart Since Before the NFL Draft . 49ers insiders have suggested that the team acquire Stewart for months. Matt Maiocco even suggested that the 49ers take ...