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Stewart Returns to Bengals Practice

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

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart returned to practice on Wednesday, ESPN's Ben Baby reports. It was Stewart's first practice since hyperextending his left knee on the first day of training camp July 29. capturengo.com

Stewart was initially carted off the field with what appeared to be a serious injury, but an MRI revealed no ligament damage. The No. 17 overall pick of the 2025 draft was wearing a brace on his left knee during practice. Stewart missed time last season with right ankle and left knee injuries, appearing in eight games with five starts as a rookie.