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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 contract standoff between Shemar Stewart and the Cincinnati Bengals ended Friday, as the pass rusher signed a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $18.97 million. The contract includes a $10.4 million signing bonus, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.