After a lengthy contract saga that stretched through the offseason and into training camp, Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is finally a full participant on the practice field. The first-round edge rusher signed his rookie deal Friday after missing the team's first three practices and months of on-field work.

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially ended one of their contract-related standoffs. First-round pick pass rusher Shemar Stewart has officially signed his rookie contract after a controversial stalemate regarding specific language regarding security of his guaranteed money.

Defensive end Shemar Stewart did not reach agreement on a contract with the Bengals before the rookie report date.