Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is finally joining the team after becoming the last first-round pick to sign his rookie deal. The former Texas A&M standout and the Bengals agreed to terms on a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $18.97 million.

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. He had also refused to sign his practice waiver, meaning he held out of the Bengals’ OTAs, rookie minicamp, and the first few days of training camp.

"I hope Shemar (Stewart) comes in. He needs to be here," Tobin said, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. The holdup for Stewart, the No. 17 overall pick in April, and the Bengals continues to be a disagreement in his contract's language over future guaranteed money. and the payout structure of his signing bonus.