Oregon Ducks In The NFL: Jonathan Stewart Named To Pro Bowl Roster

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Carolina Panthers Running Back Jonathan Stewart was named to the Pro Bowl and may rest this week against division rival Atlanta.

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The Oregon Ducks will have one representative for the NFL Pro Bowl in January. Carolina Panthers Running Back Jonathan Stewart was named to the list of players in the annual scrimmage on Tuesday. He was the lone Offensive player to be named to the list. There were no former Oregon Ducks named on the Defensive side of the ball.

Stewart has had a phenomenal season for the undefeated Carolina Panthers who are looking to tie the Miami Dolphins record for having an undefeated season. The former Oregon Ducks Running Back suffered a foot sprain two weeks ago against Atlanta and may be rested for second straight week according to ESPN.

Carolina has a NFL best 10 players that were given the honor of being named to the Pro Bowl. Quarterback Cam Newton leads the charge along with Stewart. On the Defensive side, Linebacker Luke Kuechly along with Cornerback Josh Norman and Linebacker Thomas Davis earned selections.

Last week Carolina narrowly kept their undefeated season alive with a 3-point win on the road against the New York Giants. The Panthers will meet division rival Atlanta for the second time this season on Sunday. According to ESPN he is listed as probable for the game against the Falcons.

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Jonathan Stewart is closing in on a 1000 yard season with 6 touchdowns in 2015.