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Bengals' Top Pick Carted Off With Knee Injury
29 Jul
Summary
- Shemar Stewart, a 2025 first-round pick, was carted off with a knee injury.
- Stewart hobbled off favoring his left knee and couldn't put weight on it.
- He had an unremarkable rookie season with prior ankle and knee injuries.
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing an early training camp concern as defensive end Shemar Stewart, their 2025 first-round draft pick, was carted off the field on Wednesday with an apparent knee injury. Stewart sustained the injury during the team's initial 11-on-11 drills, hobbling away while favoring his left knee. After examination by trainers, he was unable to bear weight on the leg and was subsequently transported off the field via cart. The team has yet to release specific details regarding the severity of the injury.
Stewart, who was selected 17th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, had a challenging rookie season. His performance was hampered by a contract holdout during last year's training camp. Furthermore, he experienced an ankle injury in Week 2, causing him to miss four games, and a separate knee injury in Week 9 led to a stint on injured reserve. He participated in eight games, recording only one sack.
This setback occurs as the Bengals have heavily reinforced their defensive line during the recent offseason. The team signed free agents Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen, acquired Dexter Lawrence via trade, and drafted edge rusher Cashius Howell in the second round of this year's draft, highlighting their commitment to strengthening the defensive front.
