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NFL Rumors: Jonathan Stewart Would Be Great Addition to Steelers’ Backfield

March 25, 2012   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Steelers have a void at RB with the injury to Rashard Mendenhall. They could go a long way in filling that void by acquiring Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart.
Eric Schmidt of Yardbarker.com talks about the potential of the Steelers looking to add Stewart:
The asking price for Stewart could be a low first-round to high second-rounder.
Given the current financial situation the Steelers find themselves, coupled with the need to rebuild an aging team, it’s possible that the Steelers would steer clear of having to surrender a high draft choice on Stewart. But I’d expect them to inquire as to the asking price.
It would certainly make sense for the Panthers to move Stewart. They have DeAngelo Williams who has been signed to a huge contract (five years, $43 million), the newly signed Mike Tolbert from San Diego and Mike Goodson.
I don't see Stewart fitting in well with all those assets and contract situations. 
The Steelers apparently can...

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