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Cincinnati Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Carted Off with Leg Injury at Training Camp
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field during the team's first training‑camp practice on July 29, 2026 after his left leg buckled. Trainers attended him on the field, but he was unable to bear weight and was taken to the locker room on a cart. He was later seen using crutches and wearing a protective brace, while the Bengals have not released an official diagnosis or severity assessment.
Stewart, the Bengals' first‑round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft (17th overall), missed the start of his rookie camp because of a contract dispute and missed offseason workouts. His rookie season was already limited by a right‑ankle injury in Week 2 and a knee injury in November 2025 that placed him on injured reserve. The team added free‑agent defensive end Boye Mafe and drafted Cashius Howell in the 2026 offseason to bolster the line, but Stewart's injury could affect depth on the defensive‑end rotation.
Fans reacted on social media with concern, describing the injury as “gruesome” and hoping for a full recovery. The Bengals have not provided further medical updates as of now.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Stewart missed the start of his rookie training camp due to an unsigned contract and missed offseason workouts. timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Shemar Stewart was carted off the field during the Bengals' first training camp practice on July 29, 2026. www.medicaldaily.com · timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com · fansided.com · www.themirror.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Bengals have not released an official diagnosis or severity of the injury. www.medicaldaily.com · timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.themirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Stewart was a first‑round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selected 17th overall. timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.themirror.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fans reacted on social media expressing concern about the severity of Stewart's injury. www.themirror.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Stewart previously suffered a right‑ankle injury in Week 2 of his rookie season and a knee injury in November 2025, placing him on injured reserve. timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.themirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Bengals signed free‑agent defensive end Boye Mafe and drafted defensive end Cashius Howell in the 2026 offseason. timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.si.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Stewart suffered an apparent left leg/knee injury and was unable to bear weight on it. www.medicaldaily.com · timesng.com · www.archyworldys.com · fansided.com · www.themirror.com · +1 more