Bengals DE Shemar Stewart injured during training camp practice - Cincinnati Enquirer

What the report says

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was injured during the team’s training camp practice on July 29, 2026. According to the report, Stewart appeared to sustain a leg injury, limped away from the field, was examined by trainers and was later taken from the practice field on a cart. The article cited Enquirer reporter Kelsey Conway for the on-field details.

The Enquirer did not report a diagnosis, severity or recovery timetable for the latest injury. Stewart’s status is significant for Cincinnati because he was the Bengals’ first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft and is entering his second professional season after an injury-affected rookie year.

The article noted that Stewart appeared in eight games for Cincinnati as a rookie. He was placed on the reserve/injured list after suffering a knee injury in November 2025. Earlier that season, he also hurt his right ankle late in a Week 2 win over Jacksonville after he appeared to be rolled up on by then-teammate Logan Wilson.

Training camp injuries can affect roster planning and preseason preparation, particularly for young high draft picks competing for roles. Based on the Enquirer’s report, the immediate development is that Stewart left practice with an apparent leg injury, while further medical information had not yet been provided in the published article.