Bengals list DE Shemar Stewart doubtful for season opener vs. Buccaneers
Cincinnati is likely to be without Shemar Stewart on Sunday, listing the right defensive end as doubtful against Tampa Bay while every other Bengal came off the injury report clean
The Bengals listed defensive end Shemar Stewart as doubtful for Sunday's season opener against Tampa Bay.
Adam Schefter · @AdamSchefter on X · 2026-09-11
Bengals DE Shemar Stewart is listed as doubtful for Sunday's opener against Tampa Bay. All other Bengals are off the injury report.View on X →
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Bengals DE Shemar Stewart is listed as doubtful for Sunday's opener against Tampa Bay. All other Bengals are off the injury report.
Every other Bengal came off the final injury report as cleared to play. A doubtful designation typically means a player is unlikely to suit up, so Cincinnati is preparing as if it will be without Stewart for Week 1 while the rest of the defensive front checks in healthy.