Panthers' Stewart ready to be unleashed vs. Seahawks

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart hasn't played since Week 14 due to a foot injury, but he doesn't expect it to hold him back any longer.

Stewart told Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer that he shouldn't be limited in any way during Sunday's divisional-round game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Panthers shut down Stewart after his injury, only allowing him to return to practice this week. It seems to have paid off, as the oft-injured veteran will enter the playoffs at or close to full health.

Stewart rushed for 989 yards on 242 carries (4.1 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in 13 regular-season games, his best output since his second year as a pro.