Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Stewart - #28 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/21/1987 |
| Birthplace | Fort Lewis, WA |
| College | Oregon |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 13th pick by Panthers |
Free-agent S Payne to sign with Panthers
The Panthers have agreed to terms with SS Kevin Payne, who did not play in the NFL last season.
Not every team faces the same lockout challenges
Based on a vote of the PFW staff, here are three teams that we believe will be most and least affected by the NFL lockout.
NT Jenkins announces retirement
NT Kris Jenkins, who played 10 seasons in the league for the Panthers and Jets, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Tight end still a need for Panthers
The Panthers signed Jeremy Shockey in March, but they don't have a starting-caliber building block or a proven veteran in his prime at tight end.
QB Collins retires after 16 seasons
Kerry Collins announced his retirement on Thursday. His career lasted 16 seasons with five different teams.
Keeping Johnson the Panthers' free-agent priority
All indications are the Panthers will make re-signing DE Charles Johnson the top priority whenever free agency begins.
NFC South best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the NFC South who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Sean Weatherspoon, David Gettis, Gerald McCoy and Jonathan Casillas.
Otah's recovery, return a top need for Panthers
The return of ORT Jeff Otah is a significant issue facing the Panthers and it could fly under the radar.
Richardson not stressed about QB missing time with coaches
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson said Wednesday that he's not "overly stressed" about the instruction the draft's No. 1 overall pick, Cam Newton, is missing out on as the lockout lingers.
Panthers LB Beason wins civil case
Panthers LB Jon Beason was victorious in a Charlotte courthouse on Thursday in a civil case where a man accused the player of punching him in the face at a strip club.
Panthers will take long look at veteran free-agent QBs
The market will not be rich with options, but we hear the Panthers will take a serious look at free-agent quarterbacks if and when free agency begins this offseason.
Lockout limbo: Panthers report
With NFL teams stuck in a state of limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the Panthers.
Pride is in Newton's way
Panthers QB Cam Newton showed off his ego in a recent interview when he was asked about the other three NFC South quarterbacks.
Panthers' Smith addresses trade talk, future in Carolina
Panthers WR Steve Smith reached out to PFW on Tuesday to discuss his future and clear up some of the misreporting he has read regarding his status in Carolina amid trade talk.
Round Four is for taking risks
Remember last season? Round Four was full of calculated gambles. Some of them even paid off. This year is no different, as shown with the Vikings' selection of Iowa DT Christian Ballard.
PLAYER NEWS
Stewart was inactive for Sunday's game against New Orleans.|||||||
Stewart was injured in Carolina's 30-22 win over Philadelphia on Nov. 26.
Stewart left Monday's game against Philadelphia with an injured ankle.|||||||
His return is questionable.
Stewart carried the ball 10 times for 51 yards against Washington on Sunday.|||||||
Fantasy owners may be a little disappointed if Panthers coach Ron Rivera's idea of making Stewart the feature back is only 10 carries.
Coach Ron Rivera said in an effort to shake things up the Panthers are moving away from their long-standing philosophy of rotating DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Rivera said the Panthers will instead look to "find one guy, develop a rhythm and if he gets hot, ride him" against Chicago Sunday.|||||||
That philosophy essentially began last week against Dallas, although it was hard to notice as neither tailback got rolling in a 19-14 loss.Stewart replaced Williams as the starter and finished with 35 yards on 10 carries. Williams played five snaps and carried twice for 4 yards.Newton led the team in rushing with 64 yards.Rivera said Stewart will start again Sunday against a physical Bears defense
Stewart is inactive for the Panthers' meeting with the New York Giants on Thursday night.|||||||
Stewart has been dealing with an ankle injury and didn't practice all week.