Report: Shemar Stewart's knee hyperextended, no ligament damage believed

He was carted from practice Wednesday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

Bengals edge Shemar Stewart, who was carted off yesterday after a scary looking knee injury, suffered just a hyperextend Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport said Stewart will receive treatment. One source told Schefter, “He’s good.”

Why it matters: The diagnosis would preserve Cincinnati's edge depth as training camp opens for the 2026 season. Stewart's practice availability now hinges on his response to treatment.

What to watch: Watch for Cincinnati's next practice update and whether Stewart returns to field work.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-07-30T15:58:28.004725+00:00

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