Shemar Stewart: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 1

Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Active for Titans After Being a Healthy Scratch vs. Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is active for today’s game against the Tennessee Titans after being a healthy scratch a week ago. Bengals

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

AFC Notes: Shemar Stewart, Dylan Sampson, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals DC Al Golden said he wasn’t disappointed in DL Shemar Stewart for being a healthy scratch last week; he was disappointed for him. “I’m not discouraged at all in Shemar.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Bengals DC Al Golden Disappointed For, Not In, Shemar Stewart

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden voiced his disappointment in wake of 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart being a healthy scratch Sunday in Baltimore.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

AFC Trade Rumors: Jerry Jeudy, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Steelers

According to the Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr., the Bengals don’t plan to trade DE Shemar Stewart, their first-round pick in 2025, even though he was a healthy

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 28

The Lions have been linked to a player they potentially tried to trade up for in the 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN listed Detroit as a potential fit for a 22-year-old former first-round pick, and the Lions’ history with him makes the connection a lot more interesting than it first appears.

Shemar Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Bengals Not Planning To Trade Shemar Stewart

Although defensive end Shemar Stewart has been a nonfactor for the 4-2 Bengals, teams are reportedly eyeing him as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Bengals' Shemar Stewart linked with two NFC teams other than Cowboys

Stewart has found his name coming up in trade rumors.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

AFC Notes: Maliek Collins, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals HC Zac Taylor said DE Shemar Stewart is making progress, adding that the defensive line group is deep enough to hold strong without the young pass rusher.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Are Bengals Looking to Trade Shemar Stewart? Speculation Fueled After Healthy Scratch in Week 7

Cincinnati Bengals fans spent Sunday night replaying a 35-0 second half in Baltimore. Plenty of them also noticed who wasn’t part of it. Shemar Stewart, the 17th overall pick in 2025, was a healthy scratch for the 35-13 comeback win over the Ravens, and it came less than a week after his name started showing up in trade talk.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Shemar Stewart’s Week 7 status will only fuel Bengals trade rumors even more

The Cincinnati Bengals come into Week 7 absolutely needing to get a big win. Cincinnati will face off against a Baltimore team minus Lamar Jackson on Sunday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Bengals add to the NFL’s curiousity surrounding former first-round pick ahead of Week 7 matchup at Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals are not going to play defensive end Shemar Stewart against the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 7. Stewart’s name has come up in league circles regarding trade speculation.

NFL News / TWSN / October 22

Chicago Bears Need to Trade for Shemar Stewart

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Shemar Stewart with the 17th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and after just a season and a half, he’s already being discussed as a trade candidate.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Other NFL teams are joining Bengals fans in wondering the same thing about Shemar Stewart

Shemar Stewart has played only 17 snaps through five games for the Cincinnati Bengals. With the NFL trade deadline two weeks away, a few teams are keeping close tabs on the second-year defensive end.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Will the Bengals Trade Shemar Stewart? Cashius Howell's Rise Leaves Him Buried

Cincinnati Bengals fans have watched a first-round pick all but disappear from the defensive line rotation, and the rest of the league has noticed. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Wednesday that a few teams are tracking edge rusher Shemar Stewart ahead of the Nov.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Teams ‘Tracking’ Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Before Trade Deadline

It has only been a year and a half since the Bengals spent the 17th overall pick in the 2025 draft on defensive end Shemar Stewart, but he already may be a change-of-scenery candidate.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Multiple Teams Eying Bengals DE Shemar Stewart As Trade Target

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, a few teams around the league are tracking whether the Bengals will make former first-round DE Shemar Stewart available ahead of the trade deadline.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 21

Report: NFL Teams 'Tracking' Young Bengals Defender For Potential Trade

One young Bengals piece could be a hot option for teams trying to add talent over the next three weeks. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that Shemar Stewart is a name "teams are tracking" as the trade deadline approaches on Nov.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 2

Bengals Coaches Have to Get Shemar Stewart on the Field More

After a loss where the entire defensive line outside of Dexter Lawrence failed to generate anything positive, Zac Taylor has to get Shemar Stewart more playing time this week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Zac Taylor Explains Why Shemar Stewart Sat as Derrick Harmon Sealed Bengals' Loss

The Cincinnati Bengals watched their final drive in Pittsburgh end in disaster on Sunday. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon beat his block to strip-sack Joe Burrow with 44 seconds on the clock to win the game. Edge rusher Shemar Stewart, whom the Bengals picked over Harmon, watched it all play out from the sideline.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 29

Absurd Stat Highlights Bengals Potential First-Round Draft Mistake

Past mistakes returned to haunt the Bengals at the end of Sunday's loss to the Steelers. On the game's final drive, the team had a chance to force overtime or win on a walkoff touchdown, but Derrick Harmon strip-sacked Joe Burrow, sealing the win for Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / July 30

Bengals DE Shemar Stewart To Miss ‘Several Weeks’

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart exited the field on a cart after suffering a left knee injury in practice on Wednesday. Stewart was on crutches and wearing a protective brace afterward, but head coach Zac Taylor announced he avoided a worst-case scenario (via Ben Baby of ESPN).

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 29

Bengals dealt potential blow following injury to 2025 first-round pick

Bengals defense dealt potential blow following scary injury to 2025 first-round pick

The Cincinnati Bengals were counting on big things from 2025 first-rounder Shemar Stewart this season. After Wednesday, however, they might be lucky to see him on the field at all.

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