Shemar StewartWorth watching
Stewart moving to doubtful reduces the likelihood that Cincinnati gets one of its young defensive-line pieces back for the opener.
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The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals injury report currently has 8 players still being tracked. The latest Cincinnati Bengals injury update is DJ Turner II, currently listed as Cleared.
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Shemar StewartWorth watching
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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B.J. HillLimited impact
Cincinnati gets a veteran interior defender back into full-team work before Week 1. Hill's return helps a defense that needs more reliable front-line play and restores an important part of the defensive tackle rotation.
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Latest Cincinnati Bengals Injury Updates
DJ Turner II Cleared for Week 1
DJ Turner II has no Week 1 game designation after being limited Thursday with a hamstring injury.
Ja'Marr Chase Cleared for Week 1
Ja'Marr Chase is cleared for Cincinnati's Week 1 game against Tampa Bay after returning to full practice while working back from a hyperextended left knee.
Shemar Stewart Doubtful for Week 1
Cincinnati listed Shemar Stewart as doubtful for Sunday's Week 1 game against Tampa Bay because of a knee injury.
Shemar Stewart Downgraded to Limited Thursday
Shemar Stewart was limited Thursday with a knee injury after practicing in full Wednesday.
DJ Turner II Limited With Hamstring Injury
DJ Turner II was limited in Cincinnati's Thursday practice with a hamstring injury.
Shemar Stewart Has a Chance to Play in Week 1
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.
Ja'Marr Chase Returns to Practice Ahead of Week 1
Ja'Marr Chase returned to Bengals practice on September 7th after missing time with a hyperextended left knee. Zac Taylor said Chase looked good as Cincinnati prepares for its Week 1 opener against Tampa Bay.
Ja'Marr Chase Expected to Be Ready for Week 1
Ja'Marr Chase did not practice on September 1st while recovering from a hyperextended knee. Zac Taylor said Chase will be limited this week and is expected to be ready for Week 1.
Tee Higgins Dealing With Heel Contusion
Tee Higgins did not practice on September 1st because of a heel contusion. Zac Taylor said Higgins will be limited this week and is expected to be ready for Week 1.
Brian Parker II Placed on injured reserve, designated to return
The Cincinnati Bengals placed Brian Parker II on injured reserve with a designation to return on August 30. Brian Parker II will miss at least the first four games.
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