An NFL insider reports that the Bengals' first-round draft pick is set to be sidelined until at least mid-December.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, defensive end Shemar Stewart will soon be placed on injured reserve by the Bengals, making him ineligible to play for the team's next four games. Advertisement This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Pelissero reports that Stewart is battling a knee injury. This will keep Stewart on the sidelines until at least Dec. 14, when the Bengals are scheduled to take on the Baltimore Ravens.

During his rookie season, Stewart has already battled against injury after being removed from the Bengals' Week 2 home opener wi

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