Bengals rookie DE Shemar Stewart laments start-stop nature of rookie season.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart returned to practice this week after going on injured reserve in November, though he’s unlikely to make his return to the field on Sunday.

Stewart (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.

The Cincinnati Bengals could – in theory – be getting some help this week as rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart is eligible to return from injured reserve. Stewart has been on IR for the last four games with a knee injury and it’s possible that he could return to face the Baltimore Ravens this week.

A roster spot opened Thursday when Trey Hendrickson went on injured reserve following core muscle surgery, and Stewart could slot into that if deemed ready.

Cincinnati Bengals' rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is cleared to practice after a knee injury, offering a much-needed boost to their defense. Sidelined since Week 11, Stewart's return could bolster the team's pass rush as they aim to regain momentum.

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart might get to play again this year and change some minds.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is closer to getting back onto the field for the Bengals. The team cleared Stewart, the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, to return to practice on Wednesday by designating him for a return from injured reserve.

The two-team race for first place in the AFC North is heating up. The Pittsburgh Steelers have jumped to the top of the standings, but the Baltimore Ravens can