Shemar Stewart has been quite the subject of conversation for the last three months. He's been involved in a standoff that lasted too long, nearly devolving into what amounts to a contractual hostage situation.
Following Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown's comments on not wanting to pay guys if they're in jail, it seemed like nothing would ever get done, and the possibility of Stewart getting redrafted in 2026 seemed real.
Now, the Bengals finally came to their senses and signed Stewart to end their petty power dynamic. The language in his agreement now makes sense, and now he can join his peers after what was a long standoff.