The Cincinnati Bengals practice scene turned tense after Joe Burrow was knocked down by Shemar Stewart, a rookie first‑round pick, sparking a brief team scuffle. Lucas Patrick started the shoving match, and Stewart swung at Patrick’s helmet before teammates swarmed in. Burrow left the play uninjured, but the moment underscored a clash between Cincinnati’s offensive line and its aggressive, rebuilt defensive line. Ted Karras acknowledged the O‑line’s surge in intensity, while deeming the skirmish manageable. The episode also hints at a defensive uptick under new coordinator Al Golden, with Stewart and fellow rookie Demetrius Knight Jr. among the new faces.)