The Cincinnati Bengals are in a contract dispute with rookie defensive lineman Shemar Stewart. The team wants to include language in his contract that would void future guarantees under certain circumstances, a clause not previously used in their contracts. Stewart and his agent refuse, fearing it sets a bad precedent. The Bengals' owner, Mike Brown, blames Stewart's agent, while critics accuse the Bengals of being unreasonable and jeopardizing the development of a crucial draft pick for their struggling defense.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.