It is overwhelmingly easy for Cincinnati Bengals fans to turn on first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart. He’s a raw prospect who is expected to contribute in Year 1 for a Super Bowl contender. With 4.5 collegiate sacks to his name, he has a lot to prove, and holding himself out of practice isn’t helping.

NFL season approaches, Cincinnati Bengals' rookie Shemar Stewart finds himself in contract dispute drama, and the front office may be facing deeper issues.

After sitting out rookie minicamp earlier this month due to a contract dispute, Shemar Stewart is poised to sit out the next phase of the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason activities until the situation is resolved.