Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart suffers leg injury in training camp
20 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart sustained a leg injury during a training camp practice. He limped off the field and was attended to by trainers. Stewart previously missed significant time in his rookie season after suffering a knee injury in November 2025 and has had other injuries during that season. The team has not provided further details on the severity of the current injury.
- •Shemar Stewart injured during Bengals training camp practice on July 29, 2026.
- •He limped off the field and received assistance from trainers.
- •Stewart was the Bengals' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •He played in eight games last season, dealing with a knee injury.
- •Previous injuries limited his participation in the 2025 season.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart avoids worst-case injury, but Bengals lose key pass rusher for weeks
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee
- 5:12 PMESPN — Source: Cincy's Stewart has hyperextended knee
- 4:32 PMNBCSports.com — Shemar Stewart avoided major injury, but out "several" weeks with hyperextended knee - NBC Sports
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Shemar Stewart avoided major injury, but out "several" weeks with hyperextended knee
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals defensive end carted off on 1st day of training camp
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals’ Shemar Stewart Shares Cryptic Post After Nasty Training Camp Injury
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart injured, fight breaks out on Day 1 of camp
"The entire Cincinnati Bengals defense held its collective breath on Wednesday during the team’s opening training camp practice. Defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered what looked like a bad injury to his lower leg on just the second rep of 11-on-11 drills. After being evaluated by the training staff, Stewart was carted off the practice field. […] The post Bengals’ Shemar Stewart Shares Cryptic Post After Nasty Training Camp Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
"Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart avoided major injury, coach Zac Taylor said Thursday, July 30, but the second-year player will miss several weeks due to a hyperextended knee. Stewart went down on the first series of 11-on-11 competition for the second-team defense Wednesday, July 29, the first day of training camp, and hobbled off the field before being taken back to Paycor ...
"Jul. 29—Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said his message to the team before the first practice of training camp was about getting the work in while also "trying to protect your teammates." By the time the Bengals got into team drills Wednesday, July 29, that message was already being put to the test. Just a few minutes after defensive end Shemar Stewart needed to be carted off after ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:06 AMCincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart avoids worst-case injury, but Bengals lose key pass rusher for weeks
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart avoided major injury, coach Zac Taylor said Thursday, July 30, but the second-year player will miss several weeks due to a hyperextended knee. Stewart went down on the first series of 11-on-11 competition for the second-team defense Wednesday, July 29, the first day of training camp, and hobbled off the field before being taken back to Paycor ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:42 PMBengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to miss most of training camp after hyperextending his left knee during Wednesday's practice. Coach Zac Taylor said after Thursday's practice that Stewart avoided a major injury, but that the second-year defensive lineman will miss several weeks.
- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 5:12 PMSource: Cincy's Stewart has hyperextended knee
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart, who was carted off the field with a left leg injury during the first day of training camp, suffered a hyperextended knee and will have treatment, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- NBCSports.comJul 30, 2026, 4:32 PMShemar Stewart avoided major injury, but out "several" weeks with hyperextended knee - NBC Sports
While Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field from practice on Wednesday, he should be OK relatively soon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:30 PMShemar Stewart avoided major injury, but out "several" weeks with hyperextended knee
While Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field from practice on Wednesday, he should be OK relatively soon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 6:32 AMBengals defensive end carted off on 1st day of training camp
Defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field after a knee injury on the first day of Bengals training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:12 AMBengals’ Shemar Stewart Shares Cryptic Post After Nasty Training Camp Injury
The entire Cincinnati Bengals defense held its collective breath on Wednesday during the team’s opening training camp practice. Defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered what looked like a bad injury to his lower leg on just the second rep of 11-on-11 drills. After being evaluated by the training staff, Stewart was carted off the practice field. […] The post Bengals’ Shemar Stewart Shares Cryptic Post After Nasty Training Camp Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 1:11 AMCincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart injured, fight breaks out on Day 1 of camp
Jul. 29—Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said his message to the team before the first practice of training camp was about getting the work in while also "trying to protect your teammates." By the time the Bengals got into team drills Wednesday, July 29, that message was already being put to the test. Just a few minutes after defensive end Shemar Stewart needed to be carted off after ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 1:01 AMShemar Stewart Carted Off With Leg Injury
Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart was carted off the field with a left leg injury on training camp's first day. This is a massive blow.
- ESPNJul 29, 2026, 6:56 PMBengals' Stewart carted off with left leg injury
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:11 PMShemar Stewart injury update: Latest news on Bengals DE after gruesome leg injury
The Bengals are hoping for the best after Shemar Stewart suffered a gruesome-looking leg injury in practice.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:50 PMBengals' 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart carted off from practice with gruesome leg injury
The defensive end who missed nine games as a rookie was seen on crutches and with a leg brace after practice.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:05 PMVideo of Shemar Stewart’s injury at Bengals training camp
Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart suffered an apparent knee injury at the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday.
- The Cincinnati EnquirerJul 29, 2026, 3:29 PMBengals DE Shemar Stewart injured during training camp practice - Cincinnati Enquirer
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered a knee injury in November 2025, during his rookie season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:20 PMBengals' Shemar Stewart carted off after apparent injury at camp
A key Bengals player needed a cart to leave the field during the first training camp practice.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:11 PMBengals DE Shemar Stewart injured during training camp practice
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart suffered a knee injury in November 2025, during his rookie season.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 4:16 AM“You Could Have Killed Him”: NFL Fans Torch Eagles for Risking Jalen Hurts’ Life Before IR Move
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 4:13 AMFantasy football IDP free-agent report: Week 7
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 4:09 AMNFL Network analyst apologizes to Jalen Hurts for 'unfounded' comments
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 4:00 AMSteelers to reunite with former wide receiver and longtime Aaron Rodgers teammate
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 3:45 AMHow former Arizona Wildcats fared in Week 6 of NFL season
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 3:44 AMSteelers sign Aaron Rodgers favorite to the practice squad
