Shemar Stewart Injury Update
CINEDGELast updated:
Zac Taylor said on September 9th that Shemar Stewart could play in Cincinnati's Week 1 game against Tampa Bay as he works back from a knee injury.
Current Status
StatusMonitoring
Injuryknee
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnCould play Week 1
Verified Sources
- Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins on track to play; Shemar Stewart remains uncertain 2026-09-09T13:23:00-04:00
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Stewart's chance to return for the opener is an improvement from the multi-week absence expected after his July knee hyperextension. PFM will hold Defense and Roster Strength until his game status and role are clear.
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