Football Giants Expected to Sign RB Jonathan Stewart by Scott Rogust March 13, 2018 After a quiet Tuesday, the New York Giants have made their move. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Giants are signing former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart. Stewart is reunited with former general manager Dave Gettleman, as well as offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who was hired by Giants head coach Pat Shurmur to the same position. Down Year in 2017 Stewart was cut by the Panthers on February 28, signaling the transition to Christian McCaffrey as Carolina’s new starting running back. The veteran running back, who turns 31-years-old on March 21, is coming off his worst statistical season in the NFL, as he rushed for an average of 3.4 yards per carry, a career low. Not only that, but his 680 rushing yards last season are the lowest he has produced in a full season in his entire career. His yardage in 2012 and 2013 were low due to injuries, limiting him to nine and six games, respectively. What Stewart Brings to New York Stewart joins a Giants team, as of this writing, that has a struggling offensive line, a downgrade from the Panthers o-line. He is not known as a pass catching back, as he only has 162 receptions for 1,295 yards and seven touchdowns in 132 career games. Pat Shurmur is known for having his rushers catch passes out of the backfield, but it will remain to be seen how he can utilize Stewart. Not to mention the Giants already have Wayne Gallman and Paul Perkins competing for starting snaps. Let’s not forget about the upcoming NFL Draft, where New York is likely to select a running back. Whether it’s Saquon Barkley at No. 2, or another option in this years loaded running back class. Starter or not, Stewart will be an option in the Giants running game entering the 2018 season. Post Views: 1,421 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Scott Rogust General Editor and New York Giants Lead Writer. Latest posts by Scott Rogust (see all) Giants Select Georgia OT Andrew Thomas in First Round of NFL Draft - April 24, 2020 Giants Free Agency Report Card - March 29, 2020 Giants Hiring Jason Garrett as Offensive Coordinator - January 17, 2020 Giants Hiring Dolphins’ Patrick Graham as Defensive Coordinator - January 13, 2020 Related TopicsChristian McCaffreyDave GettlemanJonathan StewartMike ShulaNew York GiantsNFlPat ShurmurPaul PerkinsWayne Gallman Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 110: New York Giants’ Insider Paul Dottino (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 21, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 More in Football You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... Giants Lose Andrew Norwell Sweepstakes; What Now? Jets sign Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater to 2018 roster