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On YouTubeCincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 19
Shemar Stewart Graded As NFL's Worst 2025 First-Round Pick, NFL Edge Rusher
Shemar Stewart's rookie season in Cincinnati can't be going much worse. He held out all offseason and has played in just five games due to injury. Those games have brought out abysmal showings from Stewart outside of the opening week win over Cleveland.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 15
Bengals Announce Four Moves, Including Placing DE Shemar Stewart On IR
The Bengals announced four roster moves, including placing DE Shemar Stewart on injured reserve. The team also placed G Jaxson Kirkland on the practice squad reserve list and elevated DE Isaiah Foskey and RB Kendall Milton for Week 11.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / November 16
Bengals 2025 first-round draft pick looking even worse after latest update
When the Bengals spent their first-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft on edge rusher Shemar Stewart, this likely isn't what they had in mind.
The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz
How many of the 24 NFL players to go over 100 total yards from scrimmage in at least 10 games since 2023 can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run
The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 15
Bengals Placing DE Shemar Stewart On IR
Tom Pelissero reports that the Bengals are placing DE Shemar Stewart on injured reserve due to a lingering knee injury. Stewart received a fully guaranteed four-year contract from the Bengals after initially holding out for a better deal from the team, but was limited by an ankle injury suffered in Week 2.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14
AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Steelers
Bengals first-round DE Shemar Stewart is still seeking his first sack and tackle for loss through five appearances and four starts. Cincinnati DC Al Golden feels the game still needs to slow down for the first-round rookie. “He’ll be the first to tell you he just needs to be more consistent,” Golden said, via Paul Dehner Jr.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Talk / November 14
Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart ruled out for Bengals 
The Bengals will be down a pair of defensive ends against the Steelers on Sunday. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Friday that Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart have both been ruled out for this week.
NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2
Cincinnati Bengals Need Rookie to Step Up in Week 9 Matchup vs Chicago Bears
CINCINNATI ---- The Bengals season is officially on life support at 3-5 after a horrendous loss to the previously 0-7 New York Jets at home. The biggest
Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / October 23
Shemar Stewart Vows to Make a Difference for the Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart is finally healthy and looking to make a difference on a defense that badly needs him. With Trey
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 23
Bengals 2025 Offseason Ranked Among League's Worst at Campaign's Midpoint
ESPN's Bill Barnwell did a midseason assessment of each NFL team's 2025 offseason moves, and the Bengals got some rough marks. He included Cincinnati in the NFL's second-lowest tier ahead of only Houston.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 22
Bengals competition is heating up at defensive end before Week 8
It's no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals are struggling to generate much of a pass rush outside of Trey Hendrickson. They need a spark in the worst way at the defensive end position.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 21
Week 8 might be the Shemar Stewart jump Bengals fans have waited for
The Cincinnati Bengals have fielded a disappointing group of defensive ends in recent years outside of Trey Hendrickson, but rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart is meant to reverse that trend.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / October 15
Rookie Playmaker Expected to Return for Bengals Vs. Steelers
When the Cincinnati Bengals selected Shemar Stewart with the 17th-overall pick in last Spring’s NFL Draft, there was a collective groan among Who Dey Nation.
NFL News / Stripe Hype / October 15
Bengals have a Week 7 breakout brewing and the league has no idea
The Cincinnati Bengals made big news ahead of Week 6 by trading for quarterback Joe Flacco. After that encouraging debut in stripes that still resulted in a loss, the Bengals could very well have a major spark on the other side of the ball in Week 7, too.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14
Bengals Expecting Shemar Stewart to Return from Ankle Injury Against Steelers
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals will be getting a boost to their pass rush to help offset what could be a big absence. Rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart continues to be a full participant in practice and is expected to return to action Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / September 14
Shemar Stewart injury update: Positive news emerges on Bengals pass rusher
Several pieces of injury news are coming tonight out of Cincinnati. An optimistic bit, though, has arrived in an update on DE Shemar Stewart. Per Jordan Schultz, Stewart, who left today’s win over Jacksonville with a leg injury, is thought “to have avoided anything major”.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / September 10
It took Shemar Stewart one game to put offseason contract dispute noise behind him
Remember when there was chatter that Shemar Stewart could forego the 2025 NFL campaign and return to college or sit out entirely until 2026? That feels like an eternity ago, especially seeing the rookie defensive end dominate for the Cincinnati Bengals in his regular-season debut.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / July 28
Shemar Stewart Hopes to Catch Up in Training Camp Quickly
The long and arduous wait for Shemar Stewart ended last Friday as he came to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 17th overall pick and the team met in the middle on an improved payout language that made him comfortable signing and being with his teammates.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Bengals finally reach agreement with first-rounder Shemar Stewart
The Cincinnati Bengals have finally reached an agreement with first-round pick Shemar Stewart, putting an end to what became the story of the offseason for the team.
Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25
Bengals Sign First-Round DE Shemar Stewart
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed first-round DE Shemar Stewart to a rookie contract, according to Tom Pelissero. Stewart receives a fully guaranteed four-year contract from the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25
Bengals sign first-round DE Shemar Stewart
The Bengals have cut their contract issues with defensive ends from two to one. At long last, the AFC North team has its first-round pick under contract.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Bengals executive calls out Shemar Stewart
A top Cincinnati Bengals executive had a firm message for rookie Shemar Stewart amid Stewart’s ongoing absence from training camp over a contract dispute.
Texas A&M Aggies News / Yardbarker / July 17
Texas A&M HC addresses talk of Shemar Stewart returning to school
Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart still has yet to sign a contract with the team, but it sounds like the talk of him returning to Texas A&M can officially be put to rest.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17
Bengals' first-round pick may try to return to college
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains locked in a contract standoff with the team, and may try to do something radical if the two sides do not sort things out soon.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / July 16
Bengals, Shemar Stewart remain at impasse on rookie deal
Bengals rookies are supposed to report to the team’s facilities this coming Saturday, with Wednesday standing as the start date for training camp, so the next few days will be crucial for getting past the contract situation between the team and first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart.
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 17
What happens if an NFL rookie doesn't sign his contract?
With rookies beginning to report to training camps, many remain unsigned. What happens if they don't? Per Spotrac, 30 of the 32 players selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft have yet to sign their rookie contracts.
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