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The Cincinnati Bengals have some key injuries to monitor going into the Wee k 4 primetime game against the Denver Broncos. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor detailed some of those at his weekly presser, revealing that starting cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is effectively day-to-day status with the hamstring injury he suffered last week in practice.
Read the recent NFL news and rumors about Shemar Stewart for fantasy football. Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out
Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Broncos.
Cam Taylor-Britt is set to return from a hamstring injury he suffered on Sept. 18. Shemar Stewart and Noah Fant are still working their way back.
While the final injury report lists cornerback DJ Turner as questionable, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters that he feels good about Turner’s chances to play. Turner, DJ Ivey and Josh Newton could see major reps as the Bengals attempt to make up for the loss of CTB.
The Cincinnati Bengals could be without Shemar Stewart for Week 3 because the rookie suffered a sprained ankle.
Much of the attention of Cincinnati Bengals fans has gone to the injury status of Joe Burrow on Monday, but the team is also dealing with another significant injury on the defensive side.
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart enjoyed a monster debut in the NFL. He even went wildly viral for throwing down a near 400-pound lineman with ease. But Stewart? He regrets one big thing about his NFL debut. As seen in footage from Fox 19's Jeremy Rauch, Stewart told reporters that his near-miss on a sack still haunts him.
While the Bengals were able to defeat the Jaguars, they saw Shemar Stewart join Joe Burrow as players who suffered worrying injuries.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (97) prepares to take the field for the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 3 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. The Colts led 24-7 at halftime. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
On a day of horrific injury news for the Bengals, Stewart escaping something much more serious is a small silver lining. He’s enjoyed a big role at various spots in Al Golden’s defense so far and the unit will miss him, provided he misses games.