Is Shemar holding out?

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(Today, 09:26 AM)George Cantstandya Wrote: If I understand the CBA correctly if the Bengals retract their offer Stewart would become an undrafted rookie and can sign with another team. I think he would still be subject to waivers though??  

In the above case I think he would lose his 1st round pick guaranteed salary if signed with another team.

Stewart could enter the draft again next year if he refuses to sign and does not sign a contract with another professional football league, like CFL.  In the later case the Bengals would retain his rights for 3 years.  If for some reason he was permitted to play in college again this year and does so the Bengals would still have his right next year. 

This is a topic that needs clarity, and I would be interested in input such as yours.

I was under the impression initially that if we retract the offer, he can sign with anyone. But as I searched it further, that does not seem to be the case.

As I understand it, if the Bengals retract the offer indicating refusal to sign, he has to wait one year to re-enter the draft.

The CBA doesn't address this area specifically: https://overthecap.com/collective-bargaining-agreement/article/6