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 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | 336 | 1 |
Panthers sign DT Johnson
The Panthers signed former Colts DT Ed Johnson on Wednesday.
Panthers RB Williams undergoes surgery
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams apparently underwent a surgical procedure on Monday.
Peppers turned off by Panthers
DE Julius Peppers said he's unhappy with the way the Panthers have handled his contract situation and signing a long-term deal with the team is no longer what he wants most.
DE depth likely to be major need for Panthers
With both starting defensive ends from 2009 set to test the free-agent waters, the Panthers could be going with a much younger look at the position next season.
Panthers not expected to make changes at tight end
The Panthers are not expected to drastically change their offensive philosophy and go hunting for a pass-catching tight end this offseason, we hear.
Panthers name Tolbert WRs coach
The Panthers announced they have hired Tyke Tolbert to become their wide receivers coach Thursday.
Panthers RB Stewart to undergo surgery
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart announced on his Twitter account that he will undergo surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
Panthers' longtime WR coach Williamson retires
Longtime Panthers assistant coach Richard Williamson has retired, the team announced Monday.
Adding receivers will be one of Panthers’ top offseason tasks
The Panthers have been looking for a playmaking receiver to complement Steve Smith for years, and that search will resume in 2010.
Panthers fire special-teams coach
The Panthers announced Thursday that special-teams coach Danny Crossman will not be retained for the 2010 season.
Panthers expected to give Peppers chance to leave
We hear the Panthers don't want DE Julius Peppers to get away, but sources in Charlotte don't expect that he and the team will agree to a long-term extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.
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.
