Bengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee
Summary
Shemar Stewart, a defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, hurt his left knee during practice and will miss several weeks of training camp. His coach says the injury is not very serious, but Stewart’s recovery time is uncertain.Key Facts
- Shemar Stewart hyperextended his left knee during a Bengals practice on July 29, 2026.
- Stewart is expected to miss most of the team’s training camp due to this injury.
- Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Stewart avoided a major injury, but the exact time he will be out is unclear.
- Stewart was the Bengals’ first-round draft pick in 2025.
- He played in only eight games last season because of injuries, with 11 tackles and one sack.
- The Bengals added free agent Boye Mafe and second-round pick Cashius Howell to strengthen defensive end.
- Myles Murphy is a projected starter at defensive end, and Cedric Johnson and Isaiah Foskey will get more playing time behind Stewart.
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