Shemar Stewart returns to practice Wednesday

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart has returned to practice on Wednesday, per ESPN's Ben Baby. This marks his first practice since hyperextending his left knee during the first training camp session on July 29. Although the initial concern was a severe injury, an MRI revealed no ligament damage, allowing Stewart to make a five-week recovery.

Currently, Stewart is wearing a brace on his left knee during practice. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 draft, Stewart missed the previous season due to injuries to his right ankle and left knee. In his rookie campaign, he played in eight games, starting five, and registered one sack alongside two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, and one pass defensed.

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