# Shemar Stewart

NFL player. Position: **DE**. Team: **Cincinnati Bengals**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** Defensive End
- **Team:** Cincinnati Bengals (CIN)
- **Drafted:** 2025, Round 2 (49th overall)

## 2026 Outlook

Shemar Stewart entered his second NFL season poised for a significant jump after an underwhelming rookie year. Defensive coordinator Al Golden and defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery both expressed confidence that Year 2 would see Stewart reach his potential, noting he "wasn't ready to be out there" during his debut. The plan was to rotate him with Boye Mafe, Myles Murphy, and Cashius Howell while occasionally kicking inside. However, Stewart suffered a serious knee hyperextension with ligament tears during Day 1 of training camp, with medical evaluation suggesting a potential season-ending injury. This development significantly impacts his 2026 outlook unless recovery accelerates (per Former NFL Doctor Fears Serious Injury for Shemar Stewart - Sports Illustrated).

## Injury Status

Suffered knee hyperextension with ligament damage during Bengals training camp Day 1 (July 29). Medical assessment flagged concern for season-ending injury. Status: TBD.

## Recent News

- 2026-07-29 — Former NFL Doctor Fears Serious Injury for Shemar Stewart (Former NFL Doctor Fears Serious Injury for Shemar Stewart)
- 2026-07-29 — Nasty Injury' 'Bengals Are Literally Cursed' — NFL World Reels as Star DE Shemar... (Nasty Injury' 'Bengals Are Literally Cursed' — NFL World Reels as Star DE Shemar...)
- 2026-07-29 — Suffered serious knee injury in training camp, potentially season-ending (Former NFL Doctor Fears Serious Injury for Shemar Stewart - Sports Illustrated)


## Open Questions

- Will Shemar Stewart avoid season-ending designation and return in time to contribute to the Bengals' defensive line rotation in 2026?

## Sources

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