Report: Former Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart to sign with Giants
The New York Giants intend to sign former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, ESPN reports.
Former Panthers' RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to sign with the New York Giants, per source. Rejoins his former Panthers' OC Mike Shula in NY.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
The move reunites Stewart with former Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who now has the same job in New York. The Giants ranked 26th in the league in rushing last season with pending free agent Orleans Darkwa leading the team with 756 yards on 171 carries.
Stewart, 31, is the Panthers all-time leading rusher, but is coming off a season where he averaged just 3.4 yards per carry en route to 680 yards and six touchdowns.
NFL Network reports that the deal is for two years with $2.95 million guaranteed.
The #Giants signed RB Jonathan Stewart to a 2-year deal worth $6.9M base, source said with $2.95M guaranteed. The max value is $8.4M for the former #Panthers star.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
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