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USA Today
a day ago
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3 Texas A&M players included in Pro Football Focus's Top 50 2026 NFL Draft prospects
3 Texas A&M players included in Pro Football Focus's Top 50 2026 NFL Draft prospects Texas A&M's 2025 football roster isn't lacking talent at any position. While the disappointing 1-4 finish during the 2024 season still haunts most of the Aggie fan base, it's time to move on and look ahead, as the 2025 campaign, which his highly critical for coach Mike Elko's future, is less than 100 days away. This offseason, during several speaking events, Elko emphasized the importance of building the program through recruiting elite talent and developing prospects to send to the NFL ultimately. During the 2025 NFL draft, only three Aggies heard their names called, led by junior edge Shemar Stewart, who was selected with the 17th overall selection by the Cincinnati Bengals. Followed by edge Nic Scourton (Carolina Panthers) and defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (Chicago Bears) going early in the second round, three players drafted isn't a good number for most SEC programs, outside of Vanderbilt, but this was mainly due to several veterans, including left tackle Trey Zuhn, right guard Ar'maj Reed-Adams, and running back Le'Veon Moss, who would have been selected in the early rounds. For the 2026 NFL draft, Pro Football Focus believes Texas A&M will have at least three players guaranteed to be selected in the first two or three rounds, led by linebacker Taurean York, guard Ar'maj Reed-Adams, and wide receiver KC Concepcion, who transferred to College Station from NC State this offseason. Here is where each player landed in PFF's Top 50 2026 NFL prospects Taurean York (23rd) Ar'Maj Reed-Adams (28th) KC Concepcion (35th) Two former Aggies were also ranked, led by defensive tackle LT Overton (20th) and, former Texas A&M QB turned star Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers finsihing the rankings at No. 50. Texas A&M needs to take advantage of the talent and experience on the roster, which would be a shame, and detrimental to the coaching staff to waste in 2025. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
The Cincinnati Bengals have the expected players missing OTAs right now. Said expected names are two veterans with different issues with the team. The surprise is a rookie, though, as the Begnals have found themselves at a serious contract impasse with first-round pick Shemar Stewart. Advertisement With OTAs underway, these are the players currently not attending, or at least not participating. DE Trey Hendrickson Hendrickson had that memorable 20-plus minute interview at practice not too long ago where he aired out his frustrations. But mandatory work hasn't started, which means fines haven't come into play yet. The standoff continues. RELATED: Shemar Stewart's contract beef with Bengals revealed in report LB Germaine Pratt Pratt has been out of the picture since his trade request around the time the Bengals moved on from Lou Anarumo and shifted to Al Golden. A trade still seems unlikely, given factors like his age and contract. DE Shemar Stewart The Bengals are reportedly trying to set a new contract precedent with Stewart's deal, which has caused the holdup. Unlike many first-rounders without a contract yet, he's choosing not to practice, although he is present. RELATED: Bengals takeaways and thoughts on Jermaine Burton, contract drama This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Andrew Brandt explains details of Shemar Stewart contract negotiations
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart is essentially the only healthy first-round pick not participating in offseason work with this new team. Stewart and the team still haven't been able to come to an agreement on his rookie contract. On the Business of Sports podcast, former NFL executive Andrew Brandt provided more detail about the holdup in negotiations. Advertisement 'They're (Bengals) basically putting in a default clause that says if the player defaults and a default could be a breach like a discipline issue, a steroid or drug test issue, a morals clause issue, getting in trouble, being suspended, being fined, whatever default is defined as, you can void future guarantees,' Brandt said. 'In other words, if this happens in Year 1, you can say, 'Well, Years 2, 3, 4 are not guaranteed.' And that is something the Bengals are trying to impose for their own precedent where they can do it now going forward with all rookies and maybe even with veterans. 'Shemar Stewart's agent is saying 'Nope. No sir, because last year you didn't have the 17th pick, you had the 18th pick, and he didn't have that.' And in past years, players like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, they didn't have that.' Essentially, the Bengals want to introduce new language in their contracts and Stewart has the misfortune of being the first player to negotiate with them with their new stance on voiding guarantees. Advertisement Brand continued, 'The Bengals saying we're trying to create the precedent. So this is the one that could last a while. Basically, it's all about language,' 'That could go into training camp. I know there are all kinds of restrictions on holding out of training camp. And maybe the Bengals, who are known to be tough. You know, known to be very tough. Just hold the line, saying, 'It'll be here when you want to sign it.' Players have no options down the road. 'What is he going to do? Not sign? Here we go.' Stewart's father, Mo Marquez, also weighed in on the issue, basically saying he just wants his son to get the same type of contract last year's first-rounder, Amarius Mims, got. Advertisement It seems both sides are digging their heels in and not wanting to compromise. With each practice that takes place without Stewart participating, this story seems to get louder and louder. Pair that with the Trey Hendrickson situation, and you have the Bengals in standoffs with two of their pass rushers. This could be a matter of who caves first, and history suggests that it won't be the Bengals. More from
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Bengals reveal Ring of Honor game, upcoming changes to process
Bengals reveal Ring of Honor game, upcoming changes to process The Cincinnati Bengals officially unveiled the 2025 Ring of Honor game and some notable changes to how the process of enshrinement works. Cincinnati's home game against the New York Jets in Week 8 will be the Ring of Honor game, marking a departure from annually having the special occasion take place during a primetime game. The Bengals also announced the following change: "This is the fifth year for the Bengals Ring of Honor, which is an important milestone to reflect on the tradition. After this year, the Bengals will review and explore ways to reshape aspects of the Ring of Honor to ensure it remains relevant and sustainable now and into the future. More information on potential changes will be announced next year ahead of 2026 Bengals Ring of Honor voting." RELATED: Shemar Stewart's contract beef with Bengals revealed in report For now, the process will remain as usual, with season ticket members and suiteholders able to vote for two of the eligible legends this year: --Jim Breech --James Brooks --Cris Collinsworth --David Fulcher --Dave Lapham --Max Montoya --Lemar Parrish --Bob Trumpy --Reggie Williams Look for the Bengals to announce the official changes to the process with the 2026 class at a future date. RELATED: Bengals takeaways and thoughts on Jermaine Burton, contract drama
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6 days ago
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Welcome back. Here's what you missed.
The unofficial start of summer has officially come and gone. You likely spent much of the past three days not visiting the websites you only frequent while you're working. Sure, you could scroll through the Rumor Mill to see what you missed. Or you could read this item and click the links that tickle your fancy. Advertisement Here's our best stuff from the three-day weekend that was. The impasse between the Bengals and first-rounder Shemar Stewart boils down to one very simple issue. The owners may be thinking that the pie is becoming too big to share equally with the players. The Commissioner says the NFL won't pick the Olympic team (but the Commissioner has strong influence over the group that will). Darrell "Housh" Doucette hopes flag football players get a fair chance to box out NFL barnstormers. At least one current NFL head coach is interested in coaching the Olympic team. A.J. Cole is now the highest-paid punter in the NFL. Advertisement The Jets may have supported the tush push because they plan on using it. The Bucs didn't sign 400-pound-plus defensive tackle Desmond Watson to combat the tush push. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says those who oppose the tush push are "soft." Will there ever be another top quarterback who pushes back against the NFL's sorting hat? Fourteen years after the rookie wage scale, the No. 1 overall pick is almost doing as well as the last No. 1 overall pick before the money dried up. Jordon Hudson strenuously objects to Pablo Torre's refusal to give her attention without scrutiny. Advertisement Pablo Torre, who joins #PFTPM on Tuesday, stands by his reporting. Bill Belichick's consigliere has been eerily quiet over the past month. The NFL's scheduling guru agrees with Joe Burrow's main complaint about Cincinnati's 2025 slate. Tom Brady showed up in Indy and, to no surprise, got booed. (It would have gone worse in Buffalo.) Shannon Sharpe has postponed the Nightcap podcast summer tour until 2026. Could pro football be returning to Oakland? The Jets are undergoing a youth movement, after plenty of seasons that qualify as bowel movements.
