Williams: It's up to Shemar Stewart to end his contract stalemate with the Bengals. That's why he should fire his agent and get on the field ASAP.

Stewart was brought in to Cincinnati because the Bengals needed a pass-rusher to complement Trey Hendrickson, and although Hendrickson hasn't practiced yet during training camp due to a contract dispute, he has been a constant presence at the Bengals practice facility.

After an ugly holdout and fan backlash, the rookie now is making an impact on the field while doing and saying all the right things.

Shemar Stewart was in the spotlight at the start of Bengals training camp because of the protracted wait for him to sign his rookie contract and the first-round edge rusher was the center of attention for different reasons at Wednesday's practice.

The Bengals avoided disaster when they prevented first-round pick Shemar Stewart's holdout from turning into an extended absence.

Play the stands out: On an otherwise forgettable rep last week, Brooks caught a checkdown in the flat with a defender breaking down in front of him. Brooks caught the pass, instantly jabbed and accelerated upfield untouched, showing off his elusiveness after the catch. That’s the kind of weapon that could thrive in this offense.

Stewart is earning praise from the Bengals ' coaching staff with his play in training camp, while lining up at multiple positions on the defensive line, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

It's not an elementary concept, but Cincinnati Bengals rookie pass rusher Shemar Stewart got issued a stern reminder after he and star QB Joe Burrow were involved in a skirmish at Bengals camp Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart spent the first few weeks of his NFL career turning heads with his practice reps. He did the same thing on Wednesday -- but for the wrong reason. During an 11-on-11 team drill,

Former Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart still has to adhere to his rookie duties with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Shemar Stewart has been impressive during training camp thus far. But it doesn't preclude him from the traditional rookie duties.