Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says that first-round rookie Shemar Stewart is eligible to return from IR.

Cincinnati Bengals' rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is cleared to practice after a knee injury, offering a much-needed boost to their defense. Sid

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 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.

Stewart, a rookie out of Texas A&M, landed on the IR on Nov. 15 after injuring his knee against the Bears in Week 9.

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