Bengals Rookie Shemar Stewart Placed on IR, Out at Least Four Weeks

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart, the team's first-round draft pick, has been placed on injured reserve and will miss a minimum of four weeks. The move comes after Stewart sustained a knee injury in the team's Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears, a significant shift from coach Zac Taylor's 'week to week' assessment just a day prior. This is Stewart's second notable injury this season, having previously missed four games due to an ankle issue. He also missed offseason workouts amid a contract dispute. Stewart has appeared in five games, making four starts, and has recorded six tackles but no sacks.