Shemar Stewart - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Disappoints during rookie campaign Stewart recorded 11 total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defensed across eight games in 2025.

Impact Stewart, a 2025 first-round pick from Texas A&M, didn't participate in the Bengals' offseason program and failed to report to training camp on time due to a post-draft contract dispute. This may have contributed to his slow start in the NFL, as he recorded just six total tackles over his first five games. Stewart also struggled to stay healthy, missing nine contests due to a lingering knee injury. Despite the setbacks, 22-year-old will likely operate as one of the Bengals' top edge rushers during the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Ja'Marr Chase ties Bengals' Shemar Stewart in an unbelievable statistic | Sporting News This statistic is difficult to comprehend.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joe Burrow's Bengals miss playoffs for the 3rd straight year

The Cincinnati Bengals had their worst finish since 2020 as they went 6-11

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Bengals defense takes another step with strong performance versus Arizona

Facing the seventh-ranked passing game in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals’ maligned defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardina...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated for Week 16 Stewart (knee) was activated from the injured reserve list Friday and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Stewart had missed the Bengals' last five games due to a knee injury suffered in the Week 9 loss to the Bears, but following a week of full practice sessions, he's ready to suit up Sunday. The 2025 first-round pick from Texas A&M has tallied just six total tackles in five appearances this season. Now fully healthy, he's expected to start opposite Myles Murphy in Week 16.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ewers vs. the edge: Shemar Stewart & Myles Murphy hold Bengals' keys to Week 16 Led by Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart -- the Cincinnati Bengals' pass rush looks to capitalize on Quinn Ewers' first NFL start.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Falcons' rookie sensation looks better by the week due to Bengals' draft-day blunder The Atlanta Falcons are certainly taking advantage of the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to draft Shemar Stewart over James Pearce Jr.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Won't play Sunday Stewart (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

Impact The rookie defensive end is now in line to miss his fifth consecutive game as he continues to recover from a knee injury sustained in the Week 9 loss to the Bears. While Stewart remains sidelined, expect Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai to start on the Bengals' defensive line.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely sidelined for Week 15 Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Friday that Stewart (knee) is doubtful to return for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Stewart returned to practice this week after missing the Bengals' last four contest due to a knee injury, but it appears he isn't ready for in-game action just yet. The 2025 first-round pick from Texas A&M has appeared in just five games this season, recording six total tackles. He's expected to remain on the injured reserve list through Week 15, suggesting Myles Murphy and Joseph Ossai will serve as Cincinnati's top defensive ends Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rashod Bateman Sidelined; Tee Higgins Won't Play for Bengals Star Bengals WR Tee Higgins won’t play due to a concussion and first-round rookie Shemar Stewart is doubtful.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Bengals hope to get Shemar Stewart back this week. Tee Higgins in concussion protocol

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to get one important player back on the field this week while keeping another from exiting the lineup

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Bengals' 2025 first-round pick trends towards a return from injury after IR stint | Sporting News Cincinnati Bengals 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart is trending towards a return to the lineup after missing four straight games.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quick Hits | Shemar Stewart Returns To Practice; Tee Higgins Limited First-round pick Shemar Stewart was cleared to practice Wednesday, while WR Tee Higgins was limited as he works his way out of concussion pr...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Designated for return from IR Stewart (knee) will have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Stewart has a chance to play Sunday against the Ravens. Stewart would first have to be added back to the active roster from injured reserve, which the Bengals can do at any point in the next 21 days. In the meantime, the 2025 first-round pick is eligible to practice.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Shemar Stewart isn't playing today vs. Steelers with injury news | Sporting News The Bengals will be without their recent first round pick on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR Deadspin | Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Officially placed on IR Stewart (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.

Impact Stewart has already missed four games due to an ankle injury and will now be forced to miss at least Cincinnati's next four contests after being placed on IR. The earliest he can return is the Bengals' Week 15 matchup against the Ravens. While Stewart is out, expect Myles Murphy and Cedric Johnson to have expanded roles on Cincinnati's defense.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to land on IR Stewart (knee) is expected to be placed on the injured reserve list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact If Stewart is placed on IR, he will be forced to miss at least the Bengals' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 15 matchup against the Ravens. The 2025 first-round pick from Texas A&M has battled injuries all season, already missing four games due to an ankle issue. He's made just five appearances, recording six total tackles across 176 defensive snaps. If Stewart sidelined for the foreseeable future as expected, Myles Murphy will likely operate as the Bengals' top reserve defensive end.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR Deadspin | Report: Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Still week-to-week, out Week 11 Stewart (knee) won't play Sunday against the Steelers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stewart has been limited to five appearances this season, as he dealt with an ankle injury earlier in the campaign and will now be sidelined by a knee injury he sustained in Cincinnati's Week 9 loss to the Bears prior to the Bengals' Week 10 bye. Stewart's next chance to take the field will come in Week 12 against the Patriots, but he remains week-to-week, per Baby.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers will try to hold on to first in the AFC North when Joe Flacco and Bengals visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to snap out of a month-long funk when the Cincinnati Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Still week-to-week Head coach Zac Taylor said that Stewart (knee) remains week-to-week Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stewart got the same label to start last week following the Bengals' Week 9 loss to the Bears, so he doesn't appear to have made much progress over the bye. He looks unlikely to suit up in Week 11 against the Steelers, though his status is not official.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Steelers could get big break with injuries to Bengals pass rushers Shemar stewart is expected to miss time with a knee injury, including the team's game against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

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