Shemar Stewart’s jersey number change creates cool moment for Bengals
A really cool interview about Shemar Stewart giving up his jersey number to Dexter Lawrence.
Cincinnati Bengals edge defender Shemar Stewart was more than happy to give up his No. 97 to new arrival Dexter Lawrence this offseason. Now we know why.
Per Stewart himself this week, when Lawrence asked, the second-year defender was more than happy to give it up for a slight fee to a “walking legend. ” The full interview is a really cool moment, courtesy of Noelle Blumel of WCPO: Shemar Stewart gave jersey #97 to Dexter Lawrence Dexter: “What do you want for the number? ” Shemar: *gives "reasonable [price]" * Dexter: “Ok.
” “He earned that … I’m not gonna be the one to stop you from getting your number.... You’re a walking legend. " #Bengals | @WCPO pic.
twitter. com/aTwkOtTuro — Noelle Blumel (@NoelleBlumel) May 12, 2026 There’s even a shoutout to Sam Hubbard in there, as Stewart now dons the No. 94, yet another defensive line number with some seriously great modern history behind it.