The Cincinnati Bengals are embroiled in a contract dispute with first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart, stemming from a unilateral change in contract language regarding voided guarantees. Owner Mike Brown claims the issue isn't about money but a clause concerning disciplinary actions, a scenario he deems unlikely. However, Stewart's agent seeks the same contract terms offered to other players before the Bengals' sudden policy shift, highlighting a perceived inflexibility by the team. Critics point to this as another example of the Bengals' history of poor business decisions.

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