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Jonathan Stewart #0 | Running Back | Carolina Panthers
Height: 5-11    Weight: 235    Born: , Fort Lewis, WA

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May 14, 2008
Jonathan Stewart is in the mix to be the Panthers kick returner in 2008, even though he could also be their No. 1 running back. "Jonathan Stewart was one of the leaders in the country, as well as leading the Pac-10. He's the guy who'll start off with those duties when we go to (training) camp," head coach John Fox tells the Charlotte Observer. "Not only is he an outstanding running back, but that was one of the key factors but in our search for a kickoff returner -- that we were able to address that."

Our View:Guys like Maurice Jones-Drew, Leon Washington, Jerious Norwood, Laurence Maroney (2006), and Michael Turner (2006) have returned kicks in recent seasons, but none of those backs were also asked to carry the ball 20 times per game. We're wondering if Fox is tipping his hand here and suggesting that Stewart is in line to split carries with DeAngelo Williams.
April 28, 2008
Rookie rusher Jonathan Stewart will be ready for the start of training camp despite undergoing recent surgery for turf toe, according to the Charlotte Observer. Stewart said he had surgery on the toe on March 12 and should start doing his rehabilitation within a week. The surgery was done by Panthers doctor Robert Anderson.

Our View:He will share the load with DeAngelo Williams as the Panthers attempt to feature a power running game in 2008. A committee approach could materialize in Carolina, with the starting nod going to the more productive back.
April 26, 2008
The Carolina Panthers selected Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart with the 14th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Our View:The Panthers want to feature a power running game in 2008, and Stewart provides them with a big punishing back, who can help move the chains. Stewart is dealing with a toe injury, but this pick isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement for DeAngelo Williams. If Stewart is healthy, we expect the Panthers to use a committee approach this season.
April 22, 2008
The Denver Broncos love Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart and they had Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall in for a visit last week, according to the Denver Post.

Our View:The organization isn’t convinced Travis Henry can walk the straight and narrow, and head coach Mike Shanahan doesn’t think either Selvin Young or Andre Hall are every down backs. However, the Broncos aren’t known for selecting backs in the first round, and both of the previously mentioned players are first round prospects.
March 31, 2008
Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart was recently on Sirius NFL Radio voicing his desire to play for the Seattle Seahawks, according to SeahawksHuddle.com. Stewart called Seattle his ideal situation, and said the Seahawks and Texans have shown interest in him as well. Stewart, who also said his surgically repaired toe is progressing well, expects to be a full strength when training camp starts.