If the 49ers play their cards right, they could acquire Shemar Stewart for a bargain: just a second-round pick in next year’s NFL draft. The post 49ers Trade Pitch Flips One Draft Pick for Disgruntled Bengals Star Shemar Stewart appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Stewart has several options and he could quickly turn into the Bengals' (and NFL's) worst nightmare if he decides to go with a nuclear option of re-entering the draft next year, a process that is outlined in article 6 of the CBA .

The nuclear option would be for Stewart to sit out the entire season and re-enter the draft. While the NIL era will reduce the urgency of many incoming NFL players to get paid, it’s a lot of money to give up. Among other things, Stewart is missing out on a slotted signing bonus in excess of $10 million.