Panthers restructure DeAngelo Williams

Source: FFToday

Panthers now $8.46 million under the 2013 salary cap

Just when it appeared as though 2013 would be DeAngelo Williams' final year in Carolina, the franchise's leading rusher has restructured his contract with the team. Williams, scheduled to earn $5 million in 2013 but carrying a cap hit of $8.2 million, will still earn the $5 million, but his cap number will reflect what he earns. (Charolotte Observer)

FF Today's Take: Williams contract now includes two more years (2016 & 2017)

DeAngelo Williams agrees to restructured deal

Source: Draft Sharks

The Panthers and RB DeAngelo Williams have agreed to a restructured contract.  The new deal will reportedly save the team $3.2 million against the 2013 salary cap.  Carolina will also save money in 2014 and 2015.  Williams was a potential release candidate this summer, but the restructured contract will keep him around this season -- and maybe the following 2 seasons, too.  It's bad news for RB Jonathan Stewart, who will continue to share the backfield with Williams.  This past year, J-Stew averaged 10.3 carries and 37 rushing yards per game.  Williams was at 10.8 carries and 46 yards.  Both guys were outside the top-30 RBs in fantasy points per game.

DeAngelo Williams - Panthers restructure DeAngelo Williams' deal

Source: The Huddle

The Carolina Panthers restructured RB DeAngelo Williams' contract. He was in the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was scheduled to earn $5 million with an $8.2 million salary cap number for 2013. Williams will still receive $5 million in cash this year, but the deal has been restructured in a way that reduces his cap number to $5 million, a cap savings of $3.2 million that leaves the team $8.46 million under their adjusted 2013 salary cap number of $126.232 million. Williams was scheduled to earn $4.75 million in non-guaranteed base salary with a $250,000 workout bonus this season. Under the renegotiated contract, Williams' base salary was lowered to $850,000 and his workout bonus reduced to $150,000. The remaining $4

Broncos | Montee Ball to get 225 carries?

Source: Footballguys.com

In an interview on ESPN radio, Denver Broncos beat writer Mike Klis stated that he believed rookie RB Montee Ball could get around 225 carries in 2013. That would be the most carries by a rookie RB in the history of head coach John Fox. Jonathan Stewart (Panthers)had 184 carries as a rookie under Fox in 2008. Our View: The history of rookie RBs under John Fox is not kind. He tends to favor veterans over rookies but that may change this year in Denver. Fox said today of Ball "He's been very productive and really on all three downs. He's not just a first- and second-down power back. He's got the ability and you can see on tape him doing those things."

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 7-8

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

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ROUND 7

Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers (PK73, RB28) – Everyone saw what a monster he was at the collegiate level, averaging 6.8 YPC

DeAngelo Williams still in Panthers' plans?

Source: Draft Sharks

New Panthers GM Dave Gettleman offered this ringing endorsement on the radio Tuesday for RB DeAngelo Williams' status: "Right now, he's on the roster." As Pro Football Talk points out, Carolina could have released him already with the June 1 designation to spread out the cap hit. The fact he's still around suggests the team might just keep him. Then again, the Panthers drafted Oregon RB Kenjon Barner into an already-crowded backfield. They might still be hoping to trade Williams to a team that encounters an RB need. Fantasy owners would certainly love any move to take the shackles off RB Jonathan Stewart's significant upside.

2013 Rookie Dynasty Drafts – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jayne Kamin-Oncea / USA TODAY Sports

We don’t have a deep class of running backs this year, with starter upside. It’s probably a good idea to pass on running backs in the middle rounds of your draft if you should miss out on the first eight backs on this list.

Giovani Bernard, CIN (1st Round) -

Bernard had a hard upbringing as his mom passed away when he was a kid and he even lived with another family for a time, while his Dad went off to look for work.

I love this kid and his pass receiving skills will make him a start in PPR leagues. For now, he will have to play second fiddle to BenJarvus Green-Ellis, but expect the North Carolina star to take over the

Panthers GM says 'anything's possible' regarding RB DeAngelo Williams

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Before we let sensationalism draw you into this piece, it should be made clear that DeAngelo Williams is still Carolina's No. 2 back behind Jonathan Stewart. The point is though that the Panthers' general manager acknowledged that quot;anything's possible [and] the roster is fluid" after a discussion regarding the addition of rookie back Kenjon Barner out of Oregon. Williams had nearly 30 percent of his rushing yardage and 40 percent of his rushing TDs in the regular season finale against the Saints. Before that, he was on pace to have his worst full season since his rookie year. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Any fantasy owner who has owned Williams, even briefly, over the last four seasons already knows what I'm going to say. The former Memphis

Greg Olsen helps team with cap

Source: Draft Sharks

Panthers TE Greg Olsen became the 4th Carolina player to restructure this offseason. His money shift leaves the team about $6..6 million over the cap, according to the Charlotte Observer. But the Panthers are still expected to cut CB Chris Gamble and DT Ron Edwards. Those moves would free up $10.4 million against the cap, thus getting Carolina under the spending limit. Fantasy football owners couldn't care much less what Olsen or any other Panther is making. But Carolina is about to get under the cap without dumping RB DeAngelo Williams. His contract still far exceeds his value to the team, but that was true when he signed it. As a fantasy player, you should hope that Williams heads elsewhere. That could enable him and Jonathan Stewart

DeAngelo Williams - Could Panthers retain Williams, Stewart?

Source: The Huddle

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to keep RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart even though they are $10 million over the salary cap. The team believes they can retain Williams at his scheduled $5 million salary for 2013 and his $8.2 million cap figure.
Huddle Up: It seems more unlikely than ever that both Williams and Stewart will still be on the roster with the Panthers' current cap issues, but rumors and speculation have had one or the other on the way out of town for several seasons running now, and yet they remain ...

DeAngelo Williams expected to stay in Carolina

Source: Draft Sharks

According to the Charlotte Observer, a league source says the Panthers hope to keep RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. It's not a total surprise. The team did give Williams a big contract with Stewart already around. But it's simply a bad financial decision and unnecessary football move. Stewart is a terrific back when he's allowed to be. Mike Tolbert is plenty capable as a backup. And another body could be added via free agency or the draft's middle rounds. Williams remains a quality player as well, but he's aging and expensive. He'll turn 30 in April and carry an $8.2 million cap number into 2013. Dumping that would provide a lot of relief to a team projected to be about $10 million over the cap. Our hope is this report has

Panthers | Hope to keep top two RBs

Source: Footballguys.com

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to keep RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart even though they are $10 million over the salary cap. The team believes they can retain Williams at his scheduled $5 million salary for 2013 and his $8.2 million cap figure.

Report: Panthers plan to keep RB DeAngelo Williams

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is due about $5 million in salary next season and will count $8.2 million against the salary cap. For a team such as Carolina that is already close to $10 million over the cap, Williams appears to be just too expensive to keep. Or maybe not. The Charlotte Observer reported Saturday that the Panthers believe they quot;can retain Williams at his current numbers." A source with knowledge of the situation told the Observer that contract restructuring is possible, but also that the Panthers "want to keep their highly paid backfield tandem intact." When asked earlier this week if the team could afford to keep both Williams and Jonathan Stewart, general manager Dave Gettleman said: "Can we keep both of

Jonathan Stewart looking like lead back

Source: Draft Sharks

The Panthers reportedly sit about $10 million over the expected 2013 salary cap. It comes as no surprise, then, that they reworked the contracts of C Ryan Kalil and RB Jonathan Stewart. The Kalil move knocks his cap number from $9.85 million down to $6.4 million. The Charlotte Observer points out, however, that Stewart's reworked deal actually increases his 2013 cap number by $200,000. That sure makes it look like the Panthers are locking him in as their lead back for the coming season. Such a move only casts more doubt on DeAngelo Williams' future with the franchise. Carolina's all-time rushing leader is a candidate for release, thanks to the too-big contract the team gave him in summer 2011. The Panthers could save a reported $5

Panthers | More on Jonathan Stewart's contract

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart's $1.5 million base salary in 2014 and $2.5 million of his $4.25 million base salary in 2015 are fully guaranteed because he was on the roster three days after the start of the 2013 waiver period. His salary cap figure from 2014 to 2017 will decrease by around $50,000 per season because of his contract restructuring. His 2014 option bonus has dropped from $9 million to $6.875 million because of the restructuring.

Panthers | Jonathan Stewart had contract adjusted

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, in late January, the Carolina Panthers and RB Jonathan Stewart made a slight adjustment to his five-year, $36.5 million contract extension reached last August, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Stewart was scheduled to make $1 million in fully guaranteed base salary in 2013, and after the renegotiation he will have his base lowered to $715,000 with a $2.5 million signing bonus. The move actually increased his cap number for 2013 from $2.8 million to $3.015 million in 2013.

Panthers | May not be able to bring back both RBs

Source: Footballguys.com

The Carolina Panthers may not be able to bring back both RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart next season because the team has a lot of salary cap space tied up in their backfield.

DeAngelo Williams - Panthers' Williams could be June cut

Source: The Huddle

The Carolina Panthers could consider releasing RB DeAngelo Williams in June because it would allow them to split his $9.6 million salary cap hit over the next two seasons.
Huddle Up: The Panthers have a lot of cash tied up in RBs Williams and Jonathan Stewart, and it only makes sense to trade or cut ties with one of the 2. If Williams is released, one possible landing spot is Denver with former Panthers coach John Fox.

Jonathan Stewart - Panthers' Stewart expects full recovery

Source: The Huddle

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart said he expects a full recovery from the arthroscopic surgery he had on his left ankle last week. Stewart believes the surgery will allow him to rehab both of his ankles during the offseason. He sprained his right ankle twice during the season and suffered a high ankle sprain in the left ankle.
Huddle Up: Due the season-spanning ankle issues that limited him to 9 games, Stewart easily finished with career lows in total yards (493) and total TDs (2) and his fantasy draft stock next summer will reflect that.

Panthers | Jonathan Stewart expects full recovery

Source: Footballguys.com

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankles) said he expects a full recovery from the arthroscopic surgery he had on his left ankle last week. Stewart believes the surgery will allow him to rehab both of his ankles during the offseason. He sprained his right ankle twice during the season and suffered a high ankle sprain in the left ankle.

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart underwent ankle surgery Friday

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart had surgery performed on his left ankle Friday. It's the same ankle that Stewart sprained back in Week 12 and kept him sidelined for the rest of the year. quot;just had my left ankle scoped yesterday to clean up some stuff so now my recovery from my injury early on in the season will rehab just fine," Stewart said on his Facebook page. Stewart gained 336 yards on 93 carries this season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Stewart should be fine in time for offseason workouts, but he has some red flags. He dealt with ankle injuries basically all season and is building quite a history of foot, toe and ankle ailments. The Panthers are also looking for a new offensive coordinator, and that will have an impact on

Ankle surgery for Jonathan Stewart

Source: FFToday

Ankle injury bothered Stewart all year

RB Jonathan Stewart underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle yesterday, performed by Dr. Robert Anderson. (Carolina Panthers via Twitter)

FF Today's Take: Stewart sustained an ankle injury early in the season and a re-injured the ankle in Week 12 and never played again. He's expected to make a full recovery but his place in the Carolina offense remains to be seen under new head coach Rob Chudzinski.

Jonathan Stewart - Jonathan Stewart has surgery

Source: The Huddle

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart said he underwent arthroscopic surgery Friday, Jan. 11, on his left ankle.
Huddle Up: No timetable has been provided for the return of the oft-injured Stewart. Get well soon cards can be directed to Stewart via Taz in the Huddle forums; he visits daily.

Jonathan Stewart had ankle surgery

Source: Draft Sharks

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery yesterday.  He sustained the injury in Week 12 and missed the rest of the season.  J-Stew should be back in time for OTAs, but durability continues to be a concern.  He's dealt with nagging foot issues foot problems since entering the league in 2008.  Stewart's 2013 fantasy value is up in the air right now.  We'll need to see who Carolina brings in to run the offense after OC Rob Chudzinski took the HC job in Cleveland.  And RB DeAngelo Williams' future with the Panthers is uncertain.  Stewart still has tons of upside if he's given a full workload.

Jonathan Stewart undergoes left ankle surgery - Jonathan Stewart | CAR

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jonathan Stewart underwent arthroscopic surgery Friday on his left ankle.

Panthers | Jonathan Stewart has surgery

Source: Footballguys.com

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) said he underwent arthroscopic surgery Friday, Jan. 11, on his left ankle.

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

DeAngelo Williams assembles highlight tape at New Orleans

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

There's a good chance DeAngelo Williams has played his final snap for the Carolina Panthers. The club finally seems to realize that it's overloaded at the running back position, especially on the balance sheet, and Williams will likely be cut after the year.

If that's the case, the 29-year-old veteran put together a snappy audition tape at New Orleans on Sunday.

Williams rolled up 210 rushing yards and two touchdowns to spark Carolina's 44-38 victory at the Superdome; load up on film, there's highlights aplenty. His 54-yard jaunt in the third period jump-started a Panthers

Jonathan Stewart questionable, unlikely to play

Source: Draft Sharks

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.  He tried to practice on Wednesday but it didn't go well.  He was unable to workout on Thursday or Friday and is unlikely to play this weekend.  D-Will will serve as the lead back in a juicy matchup.

Panthers | Jonathan Stewart questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.

Jonathan Stewart - Panthers' Stewart suffers setback

Source: The Huddle

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27, because he suffered a setback in his return from an ankle injury. Stewart may not play because of the injury.
Huddle Up: Stewart hasn't played since Week 12 and his fantasy owners are going to have to continue to look elsewhere for RB help

Panters RB Jonathan Stewart suffers injury setback

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart suffered a setback with his injured ankle and is very unlikely to play in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints. J-Stew has not played in over a month and has largely been an afterthought in Carolina's offense. DeAngelo Williams, Mike Tolbert, and Cam Newton have all stepped up with big contributions in recent weeks. For example, Newton has rushed for 261 yards and two TDs since Stewart was injured. Carolina has not received much of a return of investment on Stewart after re-signing him to a six-year deal this offseason which expires after the 2017 season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The Panthers front office really deserves its lack of success. After sinking a ton of money in two running backs, they

Jonathan Stewart: (Ankle) Suffers Setback

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Jonathan Stewart: Stewart (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Charlotte Observer writer Joe Person reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jonathan Stewart: Suffers Setback With Ankle

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Jonathan Stewart: Stewart (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Charlotte Observer writer Joe Person reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Rivera confirms J-Stew had setback with ankle - Jonathan Stewart | CAR

Source: Rotoworld Football

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Jonathan Stewart (ankle) suffered a setback, and he's unlikely to play this week against the Saints.

Jonathan Stewart held out Wednesday

Source: Draft Sharks

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday.  He's "pretty hobbled still," according to HC Ron Rivera.  J-Stew is hoping to return for Sunday's game against the Saints, but that's looking unlikely at this point.  DeAngelo Williams will be a solid RB2 if he has the backfield to himself again.

Panthers | Jonathan Stewart limited in practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Jonathan Stewart: (Ankle) Inactive for Week 16

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Jonathan Stewart: Stewart (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Panthers | Jonathan Stewart inactive

Source: Footballguys.com

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is once again inactive and will not play in Week 16.

Who's in and who's out of the early games in Week 16

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

For the majority of fantasy leagues, this is the day a champion is crowned. For those of you vying for the pinnacle, you know what's at stake. Bragging rights, pride ... maybe something more tangible. You know what to do. Stay the course. Go with the guys who brought you here. Stay calm. As like every week, make the educated decisions and trust them. Good luck. Anyway, let's get to the early game injury concerns. A bunch of guys are dinged up, but Jonathan Stewart, Alex Green and Kendall Wright seem to be at most risk of missing today's action. Not exactly marquee names, but we'll make sure to cover all of the active/inactive news in today's early games to get you set for championship week. Players who have already been ruled out for Week

Jonathan Stewart inactive for Week 16 game - Jonathan Stewart | CAR

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is inactive for Week 16 against the Raiders.

Jonathan Stewart to return against Raiders? - Jonathan Stewart | CAR

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jonathan Stewart (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Raiders.

Jonathan Stewart - RB Stewart still out for Panthers

Source: The Huddle

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Huddle Up: Hampered by a high-ankle sprain, Stewart has missed the Panthers' past 3 games and could very well be done for the season with only 2 more contests left.

Week 16 – Start’em – Sit’em

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jake Roth / USA TODAY Sports

With Jonathan Stewart out of the lineup it appears we can finally trust a running back in our lineups out of Carolina. For the second year in a row DeAngelo Williams is playing his best football down the stretch, and we should expect the veteran to touch the football over 20 times this week as the Panthers are sure to roll up a big lead on the Raiders.

Week 16 Standard Rankings – QB |

Week 16 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Michael Ivins / USA TODAY Sports

If you happened to draft Brandon Lloyd this past summer like I did, you’ve probably been shaking your head when watching the Patriots play on prime-time television the past two weeks as the veteran has looked like a Pro Bowl star. In that time Lloyd has been targeted a whopping 25-times, hauling in 17-receptions for 279-yards a score and even picking up a fumble recovery in the end zone for another touchdown.

Problem is, many of you didn’t have him in your lineup let alone on your team at this point, after Lloyd struggled throughout the season and was demoted out of two receiver sets against the Dolphins and Colts.

Outside of Wes Welker  and Lloyd

Flames: ‘Tis the season for another DeAngelo playoff run

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 12-13 somewhat obscure, unobvious names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post the results, whether genius or moronic, the following week using the scoring system shown here. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 16 Flames in the comments section below.

Sam Bradford, StL, QB (6-percent started)
Matchup: at

Panthers | Week 15 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The Carolina Panthers have declared FS D.J. Campbell, WR David Gettis, DL Dwan Edwards, C Geoff Hangartner, LB James Anderson, QB Jimmy Clausen, RB Jonathan Stewart inactive for Week 15.

Inactives - Week 15

Source: Fantasy Sharks NFL

Updated all the way up until game time. 

Weather Warnings
There are some showers across the NFL with the worst threat being in New England when the 49'ers come to town.  We don't see any reason to change your starting lineups due to it. 

Inactive
WR Davone Bess, WR Dwayne Bowe, RB Ahmad

Jonathan Stewart ruled out for Week 15

Source: Draft Sharks

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers. It means another full workload for RB DeAngelo Williams, who has racked up 32 touches with J-Stew sidelined the past 2 weeks.

Week 15: Game Time Decisions - Injury Update

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

We let you know the playing chances of the big name players who are injured. This week's picks include Robert Griffin III, Ahmad Bradshaw, Jonathan Stewart, Dez Bryant, and Jordy Nelson.