Nephi Sewell injured during Bears preseason matchup against Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Chicago Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell sustained an apparent injury in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 23, 2026. Sewell was carted off the field while surrounded by teammates, and a broadcast commentator acknowledged the event as a concerning moment. The Bears are currently in the midst of their second preseason game this summer, with ongoing preparations including joint practices with the Bengals earlier in the week. Updates on Sewell's condition have not been disclosed.
- •Nephi Sewell suffered an apparent injury in the second quarter.
- •He was carted off the field during the preseason game.
- •The game is taking place at Paycor Stadium.
- •The Bears are participating in joint practices with the Bengals.
- •No updates on Sewell's medical status have been provided.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Bears linebacker carted off with leg injury vs. Bengals
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Bears LB Nephi Sewell carted off with leg injury
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Nephi Sewell, Bears LB, injured in preseason game vs Bengals
"Chicago Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell suffered an apparent injury during the second quarter, and was carted off the field.
"Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off after suffering a leg injury during a preseason game against the Bengals.
"Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off the field during Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:45 AMBears linebacker carted off with leg injury vs. Bengals
Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off after suffering a leg injury during a preseason game against the Bengals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:45 AMBears LB Nephi Sewell carted off with leg injury
Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell was carted off the field during Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:34 AMNephi Sewell, Bears LB, injured in preseason game vs Bengals
Chicago Bears linebacker Nephi Sewell suffered an apparent injury during the second quarter, and was carted off the field.
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