Jonathan Stewart Signs 5-Year Extension with Carolina Panthers

August 11, 2012   ·   Steven Cook   ·   Jump to comments

The Carolina Panthers have locked up one of their feature backs for the foreseeable future. 
According to reporter and radio host Adam Caplan of The Sideline View, the Panthers have agreed to a five-year deal with Jonathan Stewart.
#Panthers announced they signed RB Jonathan Stewart to a five-year extension.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 11, 2012  
ESPN's Adam Schefter outlined some of the terms of the deal for us on Twitter:
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart signed a five-year extension worth $36.5 million and a max of $42.5, including $22.5 million guaranteed.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2012  
Stewart was entering the final year of his contract, and it was expected that the two sides would come to terms at some point to quell any doubt.
The 25-year-old is heading into his fifth year in the league and put up solid numbers for Carolina in 2011, finished with 761 rushing yards and four touchdowns in share...

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