Shemar Stewart, the first-round draft pick of the Bengals, has reached an agreement on a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract worth $18.97 million, finally ending a lengthy holdout that had drawn public scrutiny. The holdout was partly attributed to concerns over specific contract clauses that other teams were wary of during the NFL Draft. Bengals owner Mike Brown addressed the controversy, emphasizing his stance against compensating players who are not fully committed to the team. As the negotiation saga concluded, former NFL executives and various analysts weighed in on the implications of the holdout and the potential missteps made during the process. With the agreement finalized, Stewart is now set to join his teammates for training camp, putting a contentious chapter behind him.