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 WR Smith will return Sunday
Panthers WR Steve Smith practiced for the third consecutive day and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Clausen's second chance may come before long
We hear the Panthers are taking a week-to-week approach to the quarterback situation, so the recently demoted Jimmy Clausen could get another shot to start before long.
Poll: Bills will be last team to win a game
Readers of this Web site say that Buffalo will be the last team to win a game this season, according to the results of our recently concluded poll.
Panthers QB Moore to start vs. 49ers
Panthers QB Matt Moore will start Sunday against San Francisco, head coach John Fox said Monday.
Panthers going nowhere fast
There are many reasons behind the Panthers' pathetic showing, but the biggest problem has been the ineffective and uninspired coaching of John Fox and his staff the first third of the season, the way we hear it.
Panthers' Fox attempts to maintain positive image
While John Fox attempts to put space between himself and the Panthers' failings, there are some who say the head coach deserves blame for the way things are going.
Panthers sign WR Thomas
The Panthers have signed former Redskins WR Devin Thomas to assist their 31st-ranked passing attack.
No team 4-0 for first time since 1970
The Colts 19-9 win over the Chiefs in Week Five marked the first time since 1970 that no team will start the season 4-0.
Bears win big despite Collins' four picks
Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Peppers led a ferocious defense and the Bears overcame four interceptions by backup quarterback Todd Collins to beat the winless Panthers 23-6 on Sunday.
Fox hasn't lost Panthers players despite rough start
Although Carolina has started the season 0-4, head coach John Fox hasn't lost the locker room, according to NFC South Whispers.
Panthers WR Smith will miss Week Five
Panthers WR Steve Smith will miss Carolina's Week Five game against the Bears with an ankle injury.
Panthers DE Johnson proving to be solid replacement for Peppers
Panthers DE Chares Johnson is doing a solid job defending the run and rushing the passer in his first season as a full-time starter.
Bears-Panthers matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Bears could get an opportunity to make an interception if Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen continues to stare down his receivers.
Panthers release WR Jarrett, sign Clowney
The Panthers released WR Dwayne Jarrett and signed WR David Clowney on Tuesday.
Panthers have few receiving options vs. Bears
The Panthers are facing the grim reality of being without WRs Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett this week against the Bears, hoping to end a four-game slide to start the season.
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.
