In footage provided by WCPO’s Caleb Noe, Stewart shoots a gap and either stumbles or is pushed into the area around Burrow’s knees. Notably, another player puts his hands on his helmet when he sees the outcome of the hit, which isn’t fully captured in the footage.

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart accidentally bumped quarterback Joe Burrow during practice, leading to a scuffle with guard Lucas Patrick. Teammates emphasized the importance of protecting Burrow, especially given his injury history.