After a lengthy contract saga that stretched through the offseason and into training camp, Cincinnati Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is finally a full participant on the practice field. The first-round edge rusher signed his rookie deal Friday after missing the team's first three practices and months of on-field work.

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

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