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Jonathan Stewart | Running Back

Team: Carolina Panthers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 3/21/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 235
College: Oregon
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Jonathan Stewart (ankle surgery) was "very limited" at OTAs this week.
Stewart did some stretching with the team, before moving to the secondary field to ride the stationary bike. The 26-year-old isn't expected to participate much in OTAs or minicamp, but he should be ready to roll for training camp. May 23 - 2:34 PM
Source: Charlotte Observer

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Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

The Panthers renegotiated Jonathan Stewart's contract in late January.

Stewart's fully guaranteed $1 million 2013 base salary was lowered to $715,000, while he received a $2.5 million "signing bonus." That money was culled from future bonuses in Stewart's six-year, $37.811 million deal. His $1.5 million 2014 base salary is also now fully guaranteed. It's further proof DeAngelo Williams will likely be a post-June 1 cut.
Related: DeAngelo Williams
Source: Yahoo Sports
Feb 13 - 7:03 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

ESPN's Pat Yasinskas says "there's almost no way" the Panthers can keep both DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart on the 2013 roster.

Former GM Marty Hurney handcuffed the Panthers by committing $80.8 million to his two running backs. The logical solution now is to release Williams as a June 1 cut, allowing them to prorate his $4.85 million cap hit over two seasons. Cutting Stewart would result in an immediate $7 million cap hit. The Daily Show remains a strong buy in all Dynasty formats.
Related: DeAngelo Williams
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 13 - 10:05 AM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart underwent arthroscopic surgery Friday on his left ankle.

Panthers team doctor and renowned foot/ankle specialist Robert Anderson performed the surgery. Stewart sustained the ankle sprain in Week 12 and remained sidelined for the rest of the season. With the current coaching shakeups in Carolina of Rob Chudzinski leaving for the Browns head coach job and the firing of RBs coach John Settle, the Panthers could shift to more of a run-based, traditional offense going forward. This would bode well for Stewart's 2013 fantasy prospects. The ankle recovery will be a situation to watch because Stewart has struggled with foot, toe, and ankle issues since entering the NFL.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Jan 12 - 9:17 AM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Panthers fired RBs coach John Settle.

It's the fallout from the Panthers becoming the first team in 12 years to have a quarterback as the leading rusher. Carolina had no base run game for most of the season, with the majority of their rushes coming out of the shotgun. Rob Chudzinski should opt for a more traditional power scheme in 2013, which would be good news for Jonathan Stewart. The Panthers also fired WRs coach Fred Graves and LBs coach Warren Belin.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Jan 8 - 4:30 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's Week 17 game against the Saints.

Stewart sustained an ankle sprain in Week 12 and aggravated it within the last week. He ends up missing seven games this season after failing to suit up just twice in his first four NFL seasons. Stewart also set career-lows at just 3.61 YPC and two touchdowns. The rest of the Panthers' inactives: QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Joe Adams, LB James Anderson, OL Geoff Hangartner and DE Greg Hardy.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 11:34:00 AM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Saints after missing another practice Friday.

Despite the "Q" tag, Stewart is not expected to be active Sunday after suffering a setback with the ankle. DeAngelo Williams will handle most of the tailback snaps against New Orleans, with Mike Tolbert and Cam Newton mixing in.
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 01:27:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Jonathan Stewart (ankle) suffered a setback, and he's unlikely to play this week against the Saints.

Stewart didn't practice again on Thursday after he sat out of Wednesday's session. DeAngelo Williams will handle the load for the Week 17 finale versus New Orleans, while Mike Tolbert fills in in short-yardage situations. Stewart will finish the season with 93 carries for 336 yards and one touchdown in the first year of a six-year, $37.8 million contract.
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 02:37:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice, and is "pretty hobbled still."

Stewart is certainly sounding like he's going to miss Sunday's finale, which would be his fifth straight absence. The soon-to-be 26-year-old back has five years left on the six-year, $37.811 million pact he signed in August.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is inactive for Week 16 against the Raiders.

DeAngelo Williams can be played more confidently in fantasy title-week lineups as a flex option. Mike Tolbert figures to flirt with 8-10 touches. Stewart returned to practice on Friday and some beat writers expected him to play, but he didn't pass the smell test in pre-game warmups. Carolina's Week 16 inactives are Stewart, QB Jimmy Clausen, WR David Gettis, LB James Anderson, G/C Geoff Hangartner, OG Hayworth Hicks, and DT Sione Fua.
Source: Will Brinson on Twitter
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 11:30:00 AM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Raiders.

Stewart hasn't played since Week 12, but beat writer Joe Person is now considering him to be on the "probable" side of the questionable tag. Stewart's return -- which now appears likely -- would throw a major wrench into the plans of fantasy owners hoping to start DeAngelo Williams or Mike Tolbert. Coach Ron Rivera did say Stewart would be a game-time decision against the Raiders: "We'll see how he is on Sunday."
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 03:32:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) didn't return ro Panthers practice Wednesday.

Barring an unexpected turnaround, Stewart will miss his fourth straight game Sunday. If the Panthers don't believe he'll be ready for Week 17, Stewart could become a candidate for injured reserve over the next 72 hours.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 07:14:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 15.

DeAngelo Williams will get another start, this week against San Diego's top-four run defense. Stewart remains out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 04:03:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Jonathan Stewart (ankles) failed to return to Panthers practice Wednesday.

Barring a miracle, Stewart will miss his third straight game against the Chargers. That leaves DeAngelo Williams for feature duties. D-Will has posted 180 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown over the past two weeks. He'll be a strong flex play for the second round of the fantasy playoffs.
Related: DeAngelo Williams
Source: Joseph Person on Twitter
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 03:34:00 PM
Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers

Coach Ron Rivera did not express much optimism on the status of Jonathan Stewart (ankles) Monday.

Rivera said that Brandon LaFell (toe, foot) is closer to a return than Stewart. It's not a surprise after Stewart was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain sustained in Week 12. DeAngelo Williams has totaled 29 carries for 123 yards and three catches for 57 yards with a touchdown as the starter for the last two weeks. He's on the flex radar for Sunday's Week 15 game against the Chargers.
Related: DeAngelo Williams, Brandon LaFell
Source: Joseph Person on Twitter
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 12:30:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Cam Newton
2Derek Anderson
3Jimmy Clausen
4Colby Cameron
RB1Jonathan Stewart
2DeAngelo Williams
3Kenjon Barner
4Armond Smith
5Tauren Poole
GLB1Jonathan Stewart
2Mike Tolbert
3RB1Jonathan Stewart
2Mike Tolbert
FB1Mike Tolbert
2Michael Zordich
WR11Steve Smith
2Ted Ginn
3Kealoha Pilares
4Joe Adams
5Lamont Bryant
WR21Brandon LaFell
2Domenik Hixon
3Armanti Edwards
4David Gettis
5James Shaw
WR31Domenik Hixon
TE1Greg Olsen
2Ben Hartsock
3Richie Brockel
4Nelson Rosario
5Logan Brock
K1Graham Gano
2Morgan Lineberry