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.

Pass rusher Shemar Stewart becomes the last of the first-round picks from April’s draft to reach an agreement with his team.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook continues to practice, but he also emphasized Thursday his negotiations for an extension will continue. Cook has said on social media he wants $15 million a year, which would tie him for third-highest paid running back in the league.

The Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with yet another offseason of contract issues, this time with pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and rookie Shemar Stewart.

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

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft took place 88 days ago, and somehow, in that time, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to work out a deal with their top pick, Shemar Stewart.  The pass-rusher from Texas A&M is the only remaining first-rounder who is still unsigned and if Monday was any indication,