Texas A&M coach Mike Elko denied Thursday that Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is attempting to return to college amid a contract dispute, telling 247Sports at SEC Media Days that there's no truth to the rumors.

Texas A head coach Mike Elko shut down the possibility of Shemar Stewart returning to school, and he also added that the rookie edge rusher will play for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Bengals' first-round pick Shemar Stewart is yet to sign his rookie contract, and there's been speculation he'll return to the Aggies in 2025.

Stewart and the Bengals are still embroiled in a contract dispute over language the team included in his rookie deal.

Joe Burrow is getting ready to bounce back with the Cincinnati Bengals this season. While the offense seems good to go, the defense is having issues with Trey Hendrickson, and now there's an update on the Shemar Stewart situation.