Shemar Stewart
DE · Cincinnati Bengals · #94
Status
- Injury
- Doubtful · Knee
- Did Not Participate In Practice in practice
- Depth chart
- RDE #2
- Defense
- College
- Texas A&M
- Experience
- 2 seasons
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Recent form
- Wk 5@ MIAW 31-240.0 pts
- Wk 2@ HOUW 20-60.0 pts
- 2025 Wk 18vs CLEL 18-200.0 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · CIN | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · CIN | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Shemar Stewart: quick answers
- Is Shemar Stewart injured?
- Shemar Stewart has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Shemar Stewart
Shemar Stewart appears poised for expanded playing time with the Bengals after struggling early in his second season. The former first-round pick's role could grow as Cincinnati looks to get more from its young defensive line. No further details on the opportunity or reasoning were specified.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Bengals rookies Cashius Howell and former Texas A&M teammate Shemar Stewart are headed in different directions early on, with Howell emerging as a bright spot who could help justify Cincinnati's draft decisions. The contrast came into focus after a 35-13 comeback win over Baltimore in which Joe Burrow's offense was held scoreless in the first half.
Reported byCincy Jungle,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Cincinnati benched rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart, a move that helped quiet talk of a potential trade. Coach Zac Taylor downplayed the speculation, suggesting it's more fan entertainment than a real consideration for the organization. Stewart's role going forward remains unclear as the Bengals address his development.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Shemar Stewart has been floated as a potential trade candidate, with a report naming the Lions as a possible suitor ahead of the deadline. Detroit has repeatedly been linked to secondary reinforcements, and acquiring the former first-round pick could reportedly come at the cost of just a Day 3 selection.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Shemar Stewart was a healthy scratch for Cincinnati in Week 7, fueling speculation about his future with the team. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler named the former first-round pick among the more notable players who could be available via trade, underscoring uncertainty about his role in the Bengals' plans going forward.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest Stewart news
Bengals Former First-Round Pick Gets Major Opportunity After Brutal Start
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart, the team's former first-round pick, could be in line for a bigger role after a difficult start to his second NFL season.
Cashius Howell could redeem the Bengals for their Shemar Stewart selection
Bengals rookie Cashius Howell may help make up for the team's Shemar Stewart pick after Cincinnati's 35-13 comeback win over Baltimore despite a scoreless first half from Joe Burrow's offense.
Cashius Howell could redeem the Bengals for their Shemar Stewart selection
Former Texas A&M teammates Cashius Howell and Shemar Stewart are now on opposite trajectories with the Bengals, with Howell potentially validating the team's draft process.
Bengals Send Clear Message on 1st-Rounder’s Future
The Bengals benched first-round pick Shemar Stewart, quieting trade speculation; coach Zac Taylor said the rumors are entertaining for fans but not something he focuses on.
Lions Could Land Former 1st-Round Pick for Day 3 Pick
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests former first-round pick Shemar Stewart could be a trade target for the Lions, who have frequently been tied to secondary help ahead of the deadline.
Chances of Bengals Trading Former 1st-Rounder Revealed
Trade chatter is growing around Bengals former first-round pick Shemar Stewart after he was a healthy inactive in Week 7, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler calling him one of the top available players.
Bengals HC Sends Message to Struggling 1st-Round Pick
Bengals coach Zac Taylor spoke about benching first-round pick Shemar Stewart for Week 7's win over Baltimore, clarifying his stance on the inactive decision.
Zac Taylor on Shemar Stewart being inactive: He's making progress, but we have a deep group
Bengals coach Zac Taylor explained that defensive end Shemar Stewart was a healthy scratch because he's still progressing and the team has depth at the position.
Bengals Insider Delivers Reality Check on Shemar Stewart Trade
Cincinnati benched former first-round pick Shemar Stewart in Week 7, continuing to limit his defensive role, fueling trade speculation that a Bengals insider addressed with a reality check.