Ex-Panthers RB Stewart signs with Giants

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart signed with the New York Giants, the team announced Tuesday.

The move reunites him with new Giants offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who was on with the Panthers' staff for the last seven seasons, including the last five as offensive coordinator.

Stewart, who turns 31 later this month, visited the Seattle Seahawks last Thursday and the Detroit Lions on Monday. He was released by the Panthers, who drafted him 13th overall in 2008, in February after 10 seasons with the club.

Stewart ran for 680 yards on a career-low 3.4 yards per attempt in 2017, scoring six touchdowns on the ground. He holds the Panthers' franchise records for career rushing yards (7,318) and carries (1,699).

Giants backs Orleans Darkwa and Shane Vereen are both set to be unrestricted free agents.

Because he was released, Stewart was able to sign with a new team at any time. Players with expiring contracts cannot sign with new teams until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

--Field Level Media