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

The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly reached a deal with rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart after a contentious negotiation period between his camp and the organization.

The former Texas A defensive standout is finally under contract after Cincinnati backed off a controversial clause. Now the first-rounder can get to work.

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

Elam, now in his first training camp with the Cowboys, was a member of the Bills defense and says the hit happened “right in ...