Bengals' Stewart carted off with left leg injury
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp.
The Cincinnati Bengals got a scare on the first day of training camp as defensive end Shemar Stewart went down with a left leg injury and had to be carted off the field. This is a significant concern for the Bengals, as Stewart was expected to play a key role in their defensive line this season. The fact that he was carted off suggests that the injury could be serious, and the team will likely provide an update on his status after further evaluation.
Injury concerns are always a major storyline in the NFL, especially during training camp when teams are trying to build chemistry and get their players up to speed. The Bengals are no exception, and they'll need to get Stewart back on the field quickly if they want to make a deep playoff run. The team's defensive line was a strength last season, and losing Stewart for an extended period would be a significant blow.
What's next to watch is the severity of Stewart's injury and how long he'll be out. The Bengals will likely provide an update on his status after further evaluation, and we'll get a better sense of what this means for their season. In the meantime, fans will be on edge, hoping that their team's pass rusher can get back on the field quickly and help lead the Bengals to success this season.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.