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Shemar Stewart avoids major injury after training camp scare

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 3:42 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Shemar Stewart avoids major injury after training camp scare

Summary

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart avoided a serious injury during training camp after being carted off the field. The 2025 first-round pick confirmed he only suffered a knee hyperextension when his foot caught in the ground while attempting to turn a corner. Stewart initially feared his season was over after feeling a pop in the joint. He is expected to be available for the upcoming regular season. Entering his second professional year, Stewart is aiming to increase his sack total after a rookie season that included eight appearances. His health remains a key factor for a Bengals defense that added Dexter Lawrence this offseason to bolster the front line.

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•Shemar Stewart suffered a knee hyperextension during training camp.
•The defensive end will not miss significant time in the regular season.
•Stewart recorded one sack and two tackles for loss in eight games as a rookie.
•The Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants to address defensive depth.

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3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals news: Shemar Stewart 'thought it was over' after training camp injury

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The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 this season, and having a healthy Joe Burrow will help them go a long way toward accomplishing that goal. While having Burrow throwing to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins would nearly guarantee an elite offense for the Bengals, but the floor of this Cincinnati […] The post Bengals news: Shemar Stewart 'thought it was over' after training camp injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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