The Bengals don’t appear to be willing to budge on their stance as they feel it’s completely justified. Stewart thinks he’s done nothing wrong and has publicly stated his desire to receive a contract that mirrors what the most recent first-round picks in Cincinnati have received.

The Cincinnati Bengals aren't new to contract disputes. Still, the fracas surrounding rookie Shemar Stewart's contract covers new ground. Usually, first-round contracts are straightforward, with terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals' contract standoff with Shemar Stewart took another turn on Monday with traded barbs between director of player personnel, Duke Tobin, and Stewart's agent, Zac Hiller.