Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart set for season debut on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart will make his season debut on Sunday after missing the first game due to a hyperextended left knee. Stewart, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 draft, had an injury-prone rookie season, which included a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Bengals coach Zac Taylor expressed excitement to have Stewart back on the field, emphasizing his talent as a first-round draft choice. His return adds depth to the Bengals' defensive line as they prepare for upcoming games.
- •Shemar Stewart will debut on Sunday against an unspecified opponent.
- •He missed week one due to a hyperextended knee injury.
- •Stewart was a first-round pick in the 2025 draft.
- •Zac Taylor emphasizes Stewart's importance to the team.
- •Stewart's rookie season was affected by injuries and a contract dispute.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals DE Shemar Stewart will make season debut on Sunday
"Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart will make his season debut on Sunday.
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