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Stewart Returns to Bengals Practice

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart returned to practice Wednesday, five weeks after hyperextending his left knee.

Stewart, the No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 draft, was carted off the field on July 29 with what initially appeared to be a serious injury. However, an MRI revealed no ligament damage, allowing him to rehab and return to the field. He was wearing a brace on his left knee during Wednesday's practice. saltysenoritaaz.org

Stewart missed time last season with right ankle and left knee injuries, appearing in eight games with five starts. As a rookie, he recorded one sack, two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and one pass defensed.