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Bengals Designate Rookie DE Shemar Stewart To Return, Opening 21-Day Practice Window

Coach Zac Taylor signaled a gradual ramp-up during the rookie's 21-day return-to-play window.

Overview

  • Stewart was cleared to practice Wednesday after being designated for return from injured reserve.
  • He has been on IR since Nov. 15 with a knee injury sustained in Week 9 against the Bears.
  • Under NFL rules, he can be activated at any point in the next 21 days, though Taylor said there is no pressure to see anything from him in the next four weeks.
  • The first-round pick’s rookie season has included a high ankle sprain that cost him four games earlier in the year.
  • In five appearances this season, he has six total tackles and no sacks; Cincinnati hosts Baltimore on Sunday.