Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart has reportedly signed his rookie deal after a dramatic holdout. According to ESPN, it's a four-year, fully guaranteed $18.97 million contract that includes a $10.

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.

The Bengals have cut their contract issues with defensive ends from two to one. At long last, the AFC North team has its first-round pick under contract.