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.

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart said on Saturday that he's ready to "make my mark" after signing his rookie contract following a prolonged dispute.