Is Shemar holding out?

[Nepa]

Shemar didn't practice at the OTAs. He isn't at the training camp. It seems he is becoming less and less valuable for the season as this drags on, particularly given the transition to the pros and his lack of sack production in college. It was already uncertain how much he could contribute this year.

At this point, the Bengals Front Office might as well give their final offer, indicate negotiations on a better offer are ending, and just focus on getting Trey signed. The money they save from Shemar's non-show could be used to entice Trey to sign. He's the proven player that they need.