RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesCINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 14: Defensive tackle B.J. Hill #92 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field during player introductions prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on December 14, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Ravens defeated the Bengals 24-0. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Cincinnati Bengals have been without two of their top defensive lineman for the majority of camp. Starting defensive tackle B.J. Hill has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list since before training camp as he works through an ankle injury, and second-year pass rusher Shemar Stewart suffered a hyperextended knee on the first day of practice.
Per Kelsey Conway of The Enquirer, Hill was wearing a helmet and pads during Sunday’s practice and working on the rehab field. There hasn’t been a timeline announced for Hill as of yet, but the fact that he was working with Director of Rehab Nick Cosgrove is a good sign.
Ideally, Hill would be cleared in time to get some work in camp, but the ultimate goal is Week 1 on September 13th.
Looking like things are also trending upwards for #Bengals DT BJ Hill and his return from the PUP list Today he is wearing a helmet and pads and was just working on the sled with team Director of rehab Nick Cosgray
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) August 9, 2026
Stewart was also seen at practice Sunday, and for the first time, he was not wearing a knee brace. He has been rehabbing from the hyperextension suffered at the start of camp.
When the video was posted, many feared he suffered a season-ending injury, so it has been good news since. Seeing Stewart walking without a brace or a noticeable limp is yet another encouraging sign.
Some injury updates for the Bengals at practice Shemar Stewart appears to be making progress he’s walking around the it’s a sleeve on his left leg pic.twitter.com/6yZUuRoobI
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) August 9, 2026
It has been a strong training camp for the Bengals defense, and with Hill and Stewart expected to play important roles this season, getting those two back on the field sooner rather than later will be an important piece of putting the entire unit in the best position to be successful.
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