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.

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to get one important player back on the field this week while keeping another from exiting the lineup. Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a knee injury Nov.

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, 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.