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 |
Panthers-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Panthers-Browns game.
Clausen returns to practice, expected to start
The Panthers expect to have rookie QB Jimmy Clausen back in the starting role for Sunday's game vs. the Browns.
Carolina mess a fantasy nightmare
It seems like every season, at least one team becomes a fantasy wasteland. In 2010, that club is the Panthers.
Moore, Stewart out for Panthers
The Panthers' backfield is filled with backups after a pair of injuries early on in their game vs. the Saints.
Offseason may bring change to Panthers' backfield
Carolina will have the opportunity to break up the 1-2 punch of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, which has been the rock-solid base of its offense in past seasons, but will the team do it next offseason?
Stewart gets big opportunity, drops the ball
The stage was set Sunday for Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart to make up for his unproductive fantasy season. But all he did was deliver another dud.
Panthers RB Williams does not travel to St. Louis
The Panthers will be without RB DeAngelo Williams for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Panthers RB Williams misses practice
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams missed practice on Wednesday with a foot injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Panthers RB Williams (foot) day to day
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams sprained his foot during the second half of the Panthers' first win of the season and is day to day.
Bears-Panthers matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Bears' run defense will be challenged by Panthers RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.
QB issues could put Panthers RBs in ‘double trouble’
The "Double Trouble" duo of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are widely considered one of the league's best RB tandems, but rough times could be on the horizon.
Panthers’ supposed strengths looked like weaknesses in Week One
The Panthers were awful at the things they have done well in the past — running the ball, protecting the quarterback — in their loss to the Giants.
Gonzalez, Stewart surprisingly sidelined
Although Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez and Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart were sidelined during their teams' respective OTAs, according to "Whispers," both teams aren't worried about the players being ready by fall.
Panthers not looking to break up Stewart-Williams backfield
There were rumors earlier this offseason that the Panthers were interested in trading RB DeAngelo Williams, but head coach John Fox shot down that talk this week.
Westbrook unlikely to retire now
Although he may not be an Eagle next season, RB Brian Westbrook doesn't appear ready to retire just yet. In NFC Whispers, read about this and more.
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.
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.