Carolina Panthers
Jon Beason - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/14/1985 |
| Birthplace | Miramar, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 25th pick by Panthers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 0 | 1 |
Panthers sign DT Fields, OL Wells; place Beason on I.R.
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Beason's injury takes bite out of Panthers
Panthers MLB Jon Beason tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday and will undergo season-ending surgery this week.
Beason out for the season with Achilles tear
Panthers LB Jon Beason will miss the remainder of the 2011 season after tearing his Achilles in Week One.
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Panthers prepared to be patient with Newton
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Panthers claim CB Butler
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Cowboys claim FB Fiammetta, will sign vet OG Dockery
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Panthers 2011 preview
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Panthers cut three defensive tackles among final cuts
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PLAYER NEWS
The Panthers announced they placed the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker on injured reserve Wednesday with knee and shoulder issues. Beason, 27, will have surgery next week to repair cartilage damage in his right knee and a torn labrum in his left shoulder.|||||||
Beason has only played in five games since receiving a five-year, $51.5 million contract extension in 2011 that included $25 million in guaranteed money. He missed 15 games last year with a torn Achilles in his left leg. The Panthers claimed cornerback James Dockery off waivers from Cleveland to replace Beason on the 53-man roster. Dockery joined the Panthers at practice Wednesday.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says star linebacker Jon Beason is back at practice but questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta.|||||||
The three-time Pro Bowl player sat out most of the week with shoulder and knee problems. He practiced on a limited basis Friday. Rivera says he'll see how Beason recovers from practice before deciding at game time if he'll suit up. If Beason can't play, Jason Phillips will start for Carolina (1-2).
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says wide receiver Steve Smith and linebacker Jon Beason are expected to play in the Sept. 9 regular season opener against Tampa Bay after returning to practice.|||||||
Beason didn't participate in any of the preseason games after injuring his hamstring early in training camp.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Beason is not expected to play in Saturday night's preseason home opener against the Houston Texans after injuring his left hamstring.|||||||
Beason tore his Achilles tendon last year in the same leg and missed 15 games. Rivera says Beason tweaked his hamstring on Wednesday, but did not initially think it was that bad. Rivera said Thursday "he tweaked it a little bit more than we anticipated." Beason did not practice Thursday.
Beason will miss the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon.|||||||
The team announced on Monday the results of an MRI exam that revealed the tear Beason sustained in a 28-21 loss at Arizona in the season opener Sunday. He was carted off the field in the second half. Beason signed a $51 million, six-year deal this summer, including a $20 million signing bonus.
