Shemar Stewart left Wednesday's practice after an apparent knee injury. Carolyn Kaster / Associated PressJuly 29, 2026 Updated 12:00 pm EDTThe Bengals have an early concern in training camp after 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart was carted off Wednesday with an apparent knee injury.The defensive end went down during the team’s first 11-on-11 period of camp and hobbled off while favoring his left knee. Trainers examined the knee, and he eventually tried but was unable to put weight on it. He was then carted off. The Bengals have not provided details about the injury.Bengals' Shemar Stewart carted offPaul Dehner Jr.Stewart, the 17th pick in 2025 out of Texas A&M, had an unremarkable rookie season after a contract holdout during last year’s training camp. A ankle injury suffered in Week 2 cost him four games and a knee injury in Week 9 landed him on injured reserve for a period. He played in eight games, recording one sack.The Bengals invested in the defensive line this offseason, signing free agents Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen, trading for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and drafting edge rusher Cashius Howell in the second round of this year’s draft.Jul 29, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms