Jonathan Stewart
{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
{{for-multi|the American football linebacker|Jonathan Stewart (linebacker)|other people with similar names|Jon Stewart (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jonathan Stewart
| image = Jonathan Stewart 2013.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Stewart with the Carolina Panthers in 2013
| number = 28
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|03|21}}
| birth_place = Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 245
| high_school = Timberline {{nowrap|(Lacey, Washington)}}
| college = Oregon (2005–2007)
| draftyear = 2008
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 13
| pastteams =
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2018}})
| highlights =
- Pro Bowl (2015)
- 2× First-team All-American (2006, 2007)
- First-team All-Pac-10 (2007)
- Second-team All-Pac-10 (2006)
- 2007 Sun Bowl MVP
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 7,335
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.3
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 51
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 162
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 1,295
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 7
| pfr = S/StewJo00
}}
Jonathan Creon Stewart (born March 21, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, earning All-American honors. Stewart was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft with the 13th overall pick. He played 10 seasons with Carolina, making the 2016 Pro Bowl, before spending one season with the New York Giants. Following the 2018 season, Stewart signed a one-day contract with Carolina and retired as a Panther.
Early life
Stewart is the career leading rusher in Washington prep football history.{{Cite web |last=Ringer |first=Sandy |date=September 25, 2004 |title=Jonathan Stewart rushes to state mark |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20040925&slug=sandy25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163038/https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20040925&slug=sandy25 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=The Seattle Times}} At Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington, from 2001 to 2004, he rushed for 7,755 yards and scored 105 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Lauren |date=January 30, 2016 |title=Timberline staff wishes former football star Jonathan Stewart good luck in Super Bowl 50 |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article57212448.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083755/http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article57212448.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=The News Tribune |language=en}} In 2001, as a freshman, he rushed for 1,279 yards on 95 carries (13.5 avg.) and scored 15 touchdowns. In 2002, as a sophomore, despite an ankle injury causing him to miss almost half of the season, he rushed for 1,609 yards on 153 carries (10.5 avg.) and scored 14 touchdowns. As a junior, in 2003, he rushed for 2,566 yards on 285 carries (9.0 avg.) and scored 45 touchdowns. As a senior, in 2004, he rushed for 2,301 yards, averaging 11.2 yards per carry and scored 32 touchdowns. Against Centralia High School in 2002, Stewart rushed for 422 yards and scored nine touchdowns.
After his senior season in 2004, among several other honors, Stewart was named to the Parade High School All-American team, the USA Today All-USA team, and was the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year.
=Track and field=
In addition to football, Stewart was on the school's track & field team, where he competed mainly as a sprinter. He placed third in the 100 meters at the prelims of the 2003 3A District IV Championships, with a season-best time of 10.90 seconds. He ran a career-best time of 10.78 seconds in the 100 meters in 2005, that still stands as the school's fastest time ever.{{Cite web |title=Track & Field and Cross Country Statistics |url=https://www.athletic.net/team/456/track-and-field-outdoor/2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163040/https://www.athletic.net/team/456/track-and-field-outdoor/2022 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Athletic.net |language=en}}
As a University of Oregon collegiate, Stewart competed in the 60-meter dash, recording a personal-best time of 6.88 seconds at the 2007 MPSF Championships, where he placed fifth.{{Cite web |title=MPSF Championships 2007 – Complete Results |url=https://wa.milesplit.com/meets/178369-mpsf-championships-2007/results/311198/formatted |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163041/https://wa.milesplit.com/meets/178369-mpsf-championships-2007/results/311198/formatted |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=WASplit |language=en}}
=Recruiting=
In a national recruiting battle, Stewart chose the University of Oregon over USC, Notre Dame, Nebraska, California, Ohio State, and other schools.{{Cite web |last=Ruiz |first=Don |date=January 8, 2015 |title=From Timberline to Oregon to Carolina, Jonathan Stewart pretty good |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/article25914727.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083331/http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/article25914727.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=The News Tribune |language=en}}
College career
=2005 season=
Stewart's true freshman season was highlighted by a pair of kickoff return touchdowns against Montana and Oregon State, which made him the program's first player to ever return more than one kickoff for a score.{{Cite web |title=Montana at Oregon Box Score, September 10, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-10-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722111157/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-10-oregon.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Oregon State at Oregon Box Score, November 19, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117173644/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-oregon.html |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} Stewart ended up leading the nation in kickoff return average (33.7 yards-per-return).{{Cite web |title=2005 Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2005-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117173440/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2005-leaders.html |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}}
Stewart finished his freshman campaign with nine total touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving, and two kickoff returns) despite touching the football only 72 times. His 54 points made him the team's third leading scorer. An ankle injury would force him to miss action in two games and render him less than 100% in others. At one point early in the season, Stewart had accounted for five touchdowns in his first 20 touches of the football.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084712/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1/gamelog/2005/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
=2006 season=
Stewart finished his sophomore season as the team's leading rusher. He finished 19 yards shy of 1,000 yards rushing despite missing some time due to lingering ankle injuries. He recorded five 100 yard games in the season and the Ducks were 5–0 in those games. Stewart also caught 20 passes for 144 yards including a touchdown and he again finished near the top nationally in kickoff returning (sixth in the country). In Oregon's controversial win against the Oklahoma, Stewart impressed, rushing for 144 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma at Oregon Box Score, September 16, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084759/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the final regular season game against rival Oregon State, Stewart rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Oregon at Oregon State Box Score, November 24, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-24-oregon-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072641/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-24-oregon-state.html |archive-date=January 23, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He finished his sophomore season with 10 rushing touchdowns and one receiving score.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084717/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
=2007 season=
Stewart and the Ducks opened the 2007 campaign 4–0, with wins over Houston, Michigan (in Ann Arbor), Fresno State, and Stanford.{{Cite web |title=Houston at Oregon Box Score, September 1, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-01-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120724/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-01-oregon.html |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Against Michigan, Stewart ran for 111 yards and a touchdown on just 15 carries. He followed up that performance with 165 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just 17 carries against Fresno State.{{Cite web |title=Oregon at Michigan Box Score, September 8, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-michigan.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128074801/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-michigan.html |archive-date=January 28, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Stewart's second touchdown, an 88-yard rush, was the longest run ever in the 41-year history of Autzen Stadium.{{Cite web |title=Fresno State at Oregon Box Score, September 15, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-15-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084708/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-15-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} The following week against Stanford, Stewart picked up a career best 310 all-purpose yards, including 160 yards rushing and a ten-yard touchdown run.{{Cite web |title=Oregon at Stanford Box Score, September 22, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-22-stanford.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212142129/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-22-stanford.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In Oregon's showdown against Cal, Stewart ran for 120 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, in a 31–24 loss to the Golden Bears.{{Cite web |title=California at Oregon Box Score, September 29, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-29-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084727/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-29-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Stewart chipped in 66 rushing yards in Oregon's 53–7 win over Washington State, then had a record setting day against rival Washington.{{Cite web |title=Washington State at Oregon Box Score, October 13, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-13-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084730/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-13-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Stewart had a career-high 32 carries for 251 yards and two touchdowns, the latter being the second highest single game total in Oregon's history.{{Cite web |title=Oregon at Washington Box Score, October 20, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-20-washington.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212142055/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-20-washington.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Stewart continued his impressive play with a 103-yard, 25 carry, two touchdown performance against USC in Oregon's 24–17 home win.{{Cite web |title=USC at Oregon Box Score, October 27, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-27-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084419/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-27-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Against then #4 ranked Arizona State, Stewart ran for 99 yards on 21 carries (including a 33-yard touchdown scamper), caught two passes for 26 yards and another score, and returned five kicks for 122 yards.{{Cite web |title=Arizona State at Oregon Box Score, November 3, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-03-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084725/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-03-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Stewart concluded his record setting season with a career-high 39 carries against rival Oregon State, accumulating 163 yards along the way.{{Cite web |title=Oregon State at Oregon Box Score, December 1, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-01-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084753/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-01-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In Oregon's 56–21 bowl win over South Florida, Stewart ran for a career-high 253 yards, setting a Sun Bowl record for rushing yards and earning him the C.M. Hendricks Most Valuable Player award.{{Cite web |title=Sun Bowl – South Florida vs Oregon Box Score, December 31, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-31-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084733/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-12-31-oregon.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Overall, on the 2007 season, he finished with 1,722 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 22 receptions, 145 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212084747/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
At the end of the 2007 regular season, Stewart was selected to the All-Pacific-10 Conference first-team by league coaches.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2007 |title=Pac-10 Football Awards and All-Conference Team Announced |url=http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120307aal.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212025224/http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120307aal.html |archive-date=February 12, 2009 |access-date=December 4, 2007 |website=Pacific 10 Conference}} He also garnered All-America notice.
=Collegiate awards and honors=
- First-team All-Pac-10 (2007)
- Second-team All-Pac-10 (2006)
- Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2005)
- Sun Bowl Champions (2007)
- Sun Bowl MVP (2007)
- Doak Walker Award Semifinalist (2007)
- 2005 NCAA leader in kick return touchdowns (2 TDs)
- 2006 NCAA leader in kick return yards (646 yds)
- 2007 Pac-10 leader in rushing yards (1,722 yds)
=College statistics=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Oregon Ducks football}}"| Oregon Ducks | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="6"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving ! colspan="4"| Kick Returns | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Yds | Avg | 100+ | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Lng | TD | ||
| 2005
| 10 || 53 || 188 || 3.5 || 0 || 33 || 6 || 7 || 45 || 6.4 || 1 || 12 || 404 || 97 || 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2006
| 13 || 183 || 981 || 5.4 || 5 || 63 || 10 || 20 || 144 || 7.2 || 1 || 23 || 646 || 68 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2007
| 13 || 280 || 1,722 || 6.2 || 9 || 88 || 11 || 22 || 145 || 6.6 || 2 || 23 || 614 ||64 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonathan-stewart-1.html Career] | 36 | 516 | 2,891 | 5.6 | 14 | 88 | 27 | 49 | 334 | 6.8 | 4 | 58 | 1,664 | 97 | 2 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Kay |date=February 16, 2012 |title=Oregon Football: 10 Greatest Ducks in NFL History |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1067412-oregon-football-ten-greatest-ducks-players-in-nfl-history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220063835/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1067412-oregon-football-ten-greatest-ducks-players-in-nfl-history |archive-date=February 20, 2012 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=*Jonathan Stewart – RB – Oregon – 2008 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=56918&DraftYear=2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163052/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=56918&DraftYear=2008 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}
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On January 11, 2008, Stewart announced his decision to forgo his senior season at Oregon and to enter the Draft.{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2008 |title=Oregon's Jonathan Stewart headed to the NFL |url=https://kval.com/sports/content/oregons-jonathan-stewart-headed-to-the-nfl-11-12-2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163040/https://kval.com/sports/content/oregons-jonathan-stewart-headed-to-the-nfl-11-12-2015 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=KVAL |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} On March 12, 2008, Stewart underwent surgery on his big toe and was expected to be out four to six months.{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2008 |title=Oregon's Stewart has toe surgery, will miss 4–6 months |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3294633= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163041/https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3294633= |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=April 26, 2008 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Stewart, was ranked among the top three running backs entering the April NFL Draft, along with Darren McFadden and Rashard Mendenhall.
=Carolina Panthers=
==2008 season==
{{See also|2008 Carolina Panthers season}}
Stewart was drafted by the Carolina Panthers, taken in the first round with the 13th overall selection of the 2008 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103014038/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On July 26, he signed a $14 million contract with a maximum value of $20 million. The deal included $10.795 million in guarantees.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/jonathan-stewart-4042/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922113621/https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/jonathan-stewart-4042/ |archive-date=September 22, 2021 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Spotrac.com |language=en-US}}
Stewart would share carries with DeAngelo Williams, a first round pick from the 2006 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2008 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2008.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201648/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2008.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In his first game against the San Diego Chargers, Stewart ran the ball 10 times for 53 yards.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at San Diego Chargers – September 7th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809070sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201517/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809070sdg.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In his second game against the Chicago Bears, Stewart helped the Panthers recover from a first half deficit, scoring two second half touchdowns from four and one yard respectively. Stewart finished with 14 carries for 77 yards and the first two touchdowns of his young NFL career.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers – September 14th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809140car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201515/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809140car.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Stewart had two solid performances gaining over 100 rushing yards in Weeks 11 and 14. In the Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions, Stewart rushed for 130 yards on only 15 carries, adding a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers – November 16th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811160car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117041822/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811160car.htm |archive-date=November 17, 2020 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14 against division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he ran for 115 yards on 15 carries with two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – December 8th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812080car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210054/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812080car.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the 2008 regular season with 10 rushing touchdowns, a Panthers rookie record. Stewart also added 836 rushing yards on 184 carries with a 4.5 rushing average in his rookie season.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210100/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Stewart added his first postseason rushing touchdown in a 33–13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the Divisional Round on January 10.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – January 10th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901100car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611125857/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901100car.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2009 season==
{{See also|2009 Carolina Panthers season}}
Stewart and Williams combined for 262 yards in a victory versus their division foe, the Buccaneers.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 18th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910180tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201644/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910180tam.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13, Stewart made his first career start for an injured Williams, and recorded 120 yards on 26 rushes and a touchdown in a 16–6 victory over Tampa Bay.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – December 6th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912060car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072348/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912060car.htm |archive-date=January 23, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 16, Stewart, starting for the injured Williams, recorded a team record 206 rushing yards in a 41–9 win over the New York Giants in their final game at Giants Stadium, and earned FedEx Ground Player of the week honors.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New York Giants – December 27th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912270nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104074707/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912270nyg.htm |archive-date=January 4, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The performance lifted him over the 1,000 yard mark, making him and Williams only the sixth rushing duo in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season. He later surpassed the 1,100 yard mark, making him and Williams the first rushing duo in NFL history to rush for 1,100 yards apiece. Stewart finished the season with 1,133 yards and 10 touchdowns on 221 carries, slightly outperforming Williams in both categories.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210058/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2010 season==
{{See also|2010 Carolina Panthers season}}
Stewart started the 2010 season once again splitting carries with Williams, but gained the opportunity to start when Williams was placed on injured reserve; for the rest of the season, Stewart split carries with Mike Goodson, although he was credited with the starts for the majority of these games. In Week 14, against the Atlanta Falcons, he finished with 133 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers – December 12th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012120car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210055/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012120car.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the Cardinals, he finished with 137 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – December 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012190car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103091118/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012190car.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In a year where Carolina finished 2–14, Stewart managed to rack up 770 yards rushing and two touchdowns in 14 games played and seven started, the worst statistical performance of his career.{{Cite web |title=2010 Carolina Panthers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2010.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163042/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/2010.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201459/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2011 season==
{{See also|2011 Carolina Panthers season}}
File:CamNewtoncalling A PLAY.jpg
In 2011, Stewart again shared carries with Williams, rushing for 761 yards on 5.4 yards per touch.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210050/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Behind rookie quarterback Cam Newton, Williams, and Stewart combined, the Panthers had the third-best rushing attack in the NFL in the 2011 season.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818220237/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/ |archive-date=August 18, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2012 season==
{{See also|2012 Carolina Panthers season}}
On August 10, 2012, Stewart signed a five-year, $37.811 million contract extension with $23 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Yasinskas |first=Pat |date=August 14, 2012 |title=Breaking down Jonathan Stewart's deal |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/37769/breaking-down-jonathan-stewarts-deal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819061159/http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/37769/breaking-down-jonathan-stewarts-deal |archive-date=August 19, 2012 |access-date=January 4, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=McIntyre |first=Brian |date=August 17, 2012 |title=Jonathan Stewart's contract extension breakdown |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jonathan-stewart-s-contract-extension-breakdown-0ap1000000051054 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304221927/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000051054/article/jonathan-stewarts-contract-extension-breakdown |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=January 4, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} After sustaining an ankle injury in the 2012 preseason, Stewart continued to struggle to stay healthy for several parts of the season, ending with only 336 yards on 3.6 yards per carry at the end of the year.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163043/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2013 season==
{{See also|2013 Carolina Panthers season}}
In 2013, Stewart once again was plagued by injuries, only playing in six regular season contests. He had 48 carries for 180 rushing yards on the season.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163042/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2013 |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014 season==
{{See also|2014 Carolina Panthers season}}
In Week 14, against the New Orleans Saints, he recorded 155 yards on 20 carries. He had a career long 69-yard touchdown run in that same game.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – December 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412070nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201452/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412070nor.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 16, against the Cleveland Browns, he had 24 carries for 122 yards in the 17–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers – December 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412210car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012033752/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412210car.htm |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished the regular season with 175 carries for 809 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Along with that, he had 25 receptions for 181 yards and one receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213033349/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=February 13, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Stewart had 24 carries for 123 rushing yards and one touchdown in a 27–16 victory over the Cardinals.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – January 3rd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131135624/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501030car.htm |archive-date=January 31, 2018 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015 season: Super Bowl 50 appearance==
{{See also|2015 Carolina Panthers season}}
File:Jonathan Stewart 2016 preseason.jpg
Stewart had an impressive game in a win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6. He carried the ball 20 times for 78 yards and two touchdowns. This marked the first time Stewart had two rushing touchdowns in one game since 2009.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182752/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180sea.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Stewart recorded 125 yards rushing with 5.2 yards per carry in a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers – October 25th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250car.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Stewart continued his high level of play during a Monday night win over the Indianapolis Colts, rushing for 82 yards along with a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers – November 2nd, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511020car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213033343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511020car.htm |archive-date=February 13, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Stewart missed the final three games on the regular season with a foot injury. Even with the missed games, he finished with 989 rushing yards and six touchdowns along with 16 receptions with 99 yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201652/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Stewart finished eighth in the NFL in rushing.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Rushing & Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226105623/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/rushing.htm |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the Divisional Round, Stewart rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries to key Carolina's 31–24 win over the Seahawks.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – January 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601170car.htm |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the NFC Championship against the Cardinals, he finished with 83 rushing yards in the 49–15 victory.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – January 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240car.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Super Bowl 50, Stewart rushed for 29 yards on 12 carries and scored the lone touchdown for the Panthers. The Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913192301/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |archive-date=September 13, 2019 |access-date=September 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He was ranked 86th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107005035/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016 season==
{{See also|2016 Carolina Panthers season}}
Stewart again began the 2016 season as the Panthers starting running back, but missed three games following a hamstring injury in Week 2.{{Cite web |title=Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart Out a Week or Two |url=http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/09/Jonathan-Stewart-Injury.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211235435/http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/09/Jonathan-Stewart-Injury.html |archive-date=February 11, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2017 |website=We Talk Fantasy Sports}} He returned with 85 yards and two touchdowns against the Saints and 95 yards and two touchdowns against the Cardinals in Weeks 6–7.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – October 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610160nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611132703/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610160nor.htm |archive-date=June 11, 2020 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – October 30th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610300car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201646/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610300car.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 12 against the Raiders, he again had two touchdowns, marking the first time since 2009 he had three two-touchdown games.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Oakland Raiders – November 27th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210101/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611270rai.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He recorded a season-high 25 carries for 132 yards against the Washington Redskins in Week 15.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins – December 19th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612190was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213033344/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612190was.htm |archive-date=February 13, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He led the team with 218 rushes for 824 yards and nine rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212210051/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2017 season==
{{See also|2017 Carolina Panthers season}}
On March 24, 2017, Stewart signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers through the 2018 season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 24, 2017 |title=Jonathan Stewart signs Panthers contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jonathan-stewart-signs-panthers-contract-extension-0ap3000000795001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229162613/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000795001/article/jonathan-stewart-signs-panthers-contract-extension |archive-date=February 29, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Carolina went on to draft Stanford's Christian McCaffrey with the #8 overall selection in the 2017 NFL draft to pair with him.{{cite web | last=Newton | first=David | title=Stewart: McCaffrey can't be covered 1-on-1 | website=ESPN.com | date=2017-07-30 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20201672/jonathan-stewart-carolina-panthers-says-christian-mccaffrey-cannot-covered-1-1 | access-date=2025-01-23}}
In Week 10, against the Miami Dolphins, he had 17 carries for 110 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers – November 13th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711130car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505185527/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711130car.htm |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings,{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2017 |title=Stewart runs for 3 TDs, Panthers beat Vikings 31–24 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/12/10/stewart-runs-for-3-tds-panthers-beat-vikings-31-24/108492160/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327210215/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/12/10/stewart-runs-for-3-tds-panthers-beat-vikings-31-24/108492160/ |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} Stewart ran for 103 yards and three touchdowns, including a 60-yard run, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=December 13, 2017 |title=Ben Roethlisberger among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ben-roethlisberger-headlines-nfl-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000892350 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218142041/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000892350/article/ben-roethlisberger-among-nfl-players-of-the-week |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 680 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201458/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On February 28, 2018, Stewart was released by the Panthers after 10 seasons with the team, leaving as the franchise's all-time leading rusher.{{Cite web |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=February 28, 2018 |title=Panthers release Jonathan Stewart |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-release-jonathan-stewart-20396258 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308115020/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-release-jonathan-stewart-20396258 |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=www.panthers.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers Career Rushing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/career-rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021043749/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/career-rushing.htm |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==Franchise records==
As of 2017, Stewart holds the following franchise records for the Panthers:{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}
- Rush attempts: career (1,501), playoffs (90), rookie season (184)
- Rush yards: career (7,318), playoffs (423), rookie season (836)
- Yards per carry: playoff season (5.22 in 2014), rookie game (8.67 vs. the Lions on November 16, 2008)
- Rushing touchdowns: playoffs (5), playoff season (3 in 2015), playoff game (2 vs. the Seahawks on January 17, 2016)
- Total touchdowns, playoff game (2; tied with three others)
- All-purpose yards, rookie season (1,232)
- 100+ rushing yard games, playoffs (2)
=New York Giants=
On March 13, 2018, Stewart signed a two-year $6.9 million contract with the Giants.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=March 13, 2018 |title=New York Giants sign RB Jonathan Stewart |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-sign-RB-Jonathan-Stewart/ddcbc3e3-267b-4e67-bb27-9e6ac625c851 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314030704/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-sign-RB-Jonathan-Stewart/ddcbc3e3-267b-4e67-bb27-9e6ac625c851 |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2018 |website=Giants.com}} On September 28, 2018, the Giants placed Stewart on injured reserve with a foot injury.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=September 28, 2018 |title=Giants place Jonathan Stewart on IR; Call up WR Jawill Davis |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-place-jonathan-stewart-on-ir-call-up-wr-jawill-davis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619071951/https://www.giants.com/news/giants-place-jonathan-stewart-on-ir-call-up-wr-jawill-davis |archive-date=June 19, 2021 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Giants.com}} In three games, he had six carries for 17 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Stewart 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327223440/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On February 6, 2019, the Giants declined the option on Stewart's contract, making him a free agent at the start of the league year.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=February 6, 2019 |title=Giants decline Jonathan Stewart's option |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/06/giants-decline-jonathan-stewarts-option/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107232205/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/02/06/giants-decline-jonathan-stewarts-option/ |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}
=Retirement=
On April 23, 2019, Stewart signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=April 23, 2019 |title=Jonathan Stewart signs one-day contract to retire a Panther |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/jonathan-stewart-signs-one-day-contract-to-retire-a-panther |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423194249/https://www.panthers.com/news/jonathan-stewart-signs-one-day-contract-to-retire-a-panther |archive-date=April 23, 2019 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=Panthers.com}}
NFL career statistics
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| Bold
| Career high |
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2008 | CAR
| 16 || 0 || 184 || 836 || 4.5 || 41 || 10 || 8 || 47 || 5.9 || 15 || 0 || 15 || 349 || 23.3 || 38 || 0 || 2 || 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | CAR
| 16 || 3 || 221 || 1,133 || 5.1 || 67 || 10 || 18 || 139 || 7.7 || 19 || 1 || 2 || 17 || 8.5 || 17 || 0 || 3 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | CAR
| 14 || 7 || 178 || 770 || 4.3 || 48 || 2 || 8 || 103 || 12.9 || 55 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 4 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | CAR
| 16 || 3 || 142 || 761 || 5.4 || 32 || 4 || 47 || 413 || 8.8 || 26 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | CAR
| 9 || 6 || 93 || 332 || 3.6 || 21 || 1 || 17 || 157 || 9.2 || 30 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 2 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | CAR
| 6 || 1 || 48 || 180 || 3.8 || 16 || 0 || 7 || 44 || 6.3 || 16 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | CAR
| 13 || 8 || 175 || 809 || 4.6 || 69 || 3 || 25 || 181 || 7.2 || 22 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 2 || 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | CAR
| 13 || 13 || 242 || 989 || 4.1 || 44 || 6 || 16 || 99 || 6.2 || 15 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 3 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | CAR
| 13 || 13 || 218 || 824 || 3.8 || 47 || 9 || 8 || 60 || 7.5 || 25 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 3 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | CAR
| 15 || 10 || 198 || 680 || 3.4 || 60 || 6 || 8 || 52 || 6.5 || 21 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 3 || 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | NYG
| 3 || 0 || 6 || 17 || 2.8 || 5 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00.htm Total] | 134 | 64 | 1,705 | 7,335 | 4.3 | 69 | 51 | 162 | 1,295 | 8.0 | 55 | 7 | 17 | 366 | 21.5 | 38 | 0 | 24 | 15 |
= Postseason =
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2008 | CAR
| 1 || 0 || 3 || 12 || 4.0 || 9 || 1 || 3 || 39 || 13.0 || 18 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2013 | CAR
| 0 || 0 || colspan="12" | did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | CAR
| 2 || 2 || 37 || 193 || 5.2 || 35 || 1 || 2 || 1 || 0.5 || 4 || 0 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | CAR
| 3 || 3 || 50 || 218 || 4.4 || 59 || 3 || 4 || 9 || 2.3 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | CAR
| 1 || 1 || 11 || 51 || 4.6 || 29 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00/gamelog/post/ Total] | 7 | 6 | 101 | 474 | 4.7 | 59 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Personal life
On March 9, 2017, Stewart's wife, Natalie Hills, gave birth to their first child, a baby girl named Kaia Grey.{{Cite web |last=Igoe |first=Stephen |date=March 10, 2017 |title=Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart welcomes new daughter |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/article/carolina-panthers-running-back-jonathan-stewart-welcomes-new-daughter-51698626/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015163044/https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Article/Carolina-Panthers-running-back-Jonathan-Stewart-welcomes-new-daughter-51698626/ |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=24/7 Sports}}
Music career
Stewart is an aspiring music producer, "I don't want to hear my music being played and someone degrading women. I'm limited to that factor, but there's a lot to be talked about. If anybody wants to use my beats, I want to maintain my integrity that I have as a person."{{Cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |date=July 6, 2009 |title=NFL Star Jonathan Stewart Aspires To Hip Hop Production |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9427/title.nfl-star-jonathan-stewart-aspires-to-hip-hop-production |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928231905/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9427/title.nfl-star-jonathan-stewart-aspires-to-hip-hop-production |archive-date=September 28, 2012 |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=HipHopDX}}
Jonathan Stewart also spoke with Dubcnn about his music career, stating "Music isn't a business for me. I'm not trying to supplement my lifestyle with music. I love music and I play music everyday, whether it's my piano, or making a song. It's the same with football, I get paid well to play football, because I'm blessed to have a lot of skill, but I could never be this good without loving the game... I love to play football as much as I did when I was a kid and played for nothing but love. Music is the same way. God blessed me with gifts for both and I love both, but I don't do music to make money at all. I love music, so why not let people make love to it."{{Cite web |last=Kiser |first=Chad |last2=Hay |first2=Jonathan |title=Jonathan Stewart Interview (July 2009) |url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/jonathanstewart |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110729033911/http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/jonathanstewart/ |archive-date=July 29, 2011 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=dubcnn.com}}
References
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External links
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- {{Footballstats |nfl=jonathan-stewart|espn=11247|yahoo=8790|pfr=S/StewJo00}}
- [http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3378&SPID=233&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=177405&Q_SEASON=2007 Oregon Ducks bio]
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