One day after signing his rookie contact, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took the field for his first NFL practice on Sunday.

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially ended one of their contract-related standoffs. 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.

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart said on Saturday that he's ready to "make my mark" after signing his rookie contract following a prolonged dispute.