Bengals DE Shemar Stewart carted with apparent left leg injury - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk reported that Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart left Wednesday’s practice on a cart after an apparent injury to his left leg during 11-on-11 work. The report, published July 29, 2026, described the situation as a potentially significant concern for Cincinnati because Stewart is considered one of the team’s key defensive players.

According to NBC Sports, video posted by Caleb Noe of WCPO showed Stewart’s left leg giving way before he went to the ground. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Stewart could not put weight on the leg as he exited. Bengals medical personnel checked him on the field before a cart was brought out to take him inside.

The article did not include a diagnosis, timetable or statement from the team, so the severity of the injury remains unclear based on the available reporting. Training camp injuries can affect roster planning and preseason evaluation, particularly when they involve projected contributors, but any conclusion about Stewart’s availability would depend on further medical updates.

Stewart was the No. 17 overall selection in the previous year’s draft, according to NBC Sports. As a rookie, he played in eight games and started five, finishing with one sack, two tackles for loss and four quarterback hits. His status will be closely watched as the Bengals continue preparations for the season.