Overview
- Multiple outlets reported that Stewart was listed as a healthy inactive for Cincinnati’s Week 7 game in Baltimore on Oct. 25.
- Team sources and coach Zac Taylor said the scratch was driven by a deep defensive‑line room and roster needs elsewhere rather than an injury.
- Outside scouts and Jeremy Fowler noted teams are tracking Stewart ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, but reporters Ben Baby and Charlie Goldsmith called an immediate trade unlikely.
- Stewart has played roughly 17 defensive snaps this season, and his status as the 2025 No. 17 overall pick gives him value while the Bengals stick to a draft‑and‑develop approach.
- Cincinnati’s 4‑2 record leaves the team positioned as a potential buyer, so Stewart could be included in a package if roster needs change before the Nov. 10 deadline.