Stewart agreed to sign the four-year, $18.97 million deal after Cincinnati changed the language a controversial clause.

The stalemate is finally over. The deal is done. The Bengals and first-round draft pick defensive end Shemar Stewart have reportedly agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract after a lengthy dispute,

The Cincinnati Bengals have finally signed first round pick Shemar Stewart after testy contract hold out, Stewart's demands met.