Cincinnati Bengals' rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is cleared to practice after a knee injury, offering a much-needed boost to their defense. Sid

Shemar Stewart (knee), Joseph Ossai (shin), and Shaka Heyward (fibula) all went full again. Stewart was cleared to practice Wednesday after missing the last four games on I.R., and Heyward remains on I.R. as well. Both could be activated this week with two open spots on the active roster.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is closer to getting back onto the field for the Bengals. The team cleared Stewart, the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, to return to practice on Wednesday by designating him for a return from injured reserve.

Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart was selected by the Cincinati Bengals in the first round. Here's what NFL fans can expect from the former Aggie.

Shemar Stewart's rookie season in Cincinnati can't be going much worse. He held out all offseason and has played in just five games due to injury. Those games have brought out abysmal showings from Stewart outside of the opening week win over Cleveland.

CINCINNATI — Bengals first round pick Shemar Stewart made his debut on Thursday night against the Eagles. He had one tackle—bringing down A.J. Dillon for a two-yard loss in the backfield. NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger was impressed with Stewart's ...