CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart understands the fan base’s disappointment with his rookie season. Because he feels it, too. “I d

Shemar Stewart (knee), Joseph Ossai (shin), and Shaka Heyward (fibula) all went full again. Stewart was cleared to practice Wednesday after missing the last four games on I.R., and Heyward remains on I.R. as well. Both could be activated this week with two open spots on the active roster.

Cincinnati Bengals' rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is cleared to practice after a knee injury, offering a much-needed boost to their defense. Sid

Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart potentially has four games to make his case. The Bengals cleared Stewart to return to practice this week, opening his 21-day return window and giving him a chance to suit up against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15. Stewart certainly has much to prove if he gets on the field.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart returned to practice this week after going on injured reserve in November, though he’s unlikely to make his return to the field on Sunday.

A roster spot opened Thursday when Trey Hendrickson went on injured reserve following core muscle surgery, and Stewart could slot into that if deemed ready.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is closer to getting back onto the field for the Bengals. The team cleared Stewart, the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, to return to practice on Wednesday by designating him for a return from injured reserve.

Bengals rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart is eager to get back on the field after two significant injuries

Shemar Stewart's rookie season in Cincinnati can't be going much worse. He held out all offseason and has played in just five games due to injury. Those games have brought out abysmal showings from Stewart outside of the opening week win over Cleveland.