Jon Beason

Jonathan Beason (twitter: @jonbeason)

Position: LB
Height: 6-0    Weight: 237 lbs.

Born: January 14, 1985 in Miramar, FL
College: Miami (FL)   (school history)    (Beason college stats)
Drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 1st round (25th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 47 (1755th overall since 1950)
3-time Pro Bowler & 1-time First-Team All-Pro (fine print)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 1/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason underwent surgery: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (shoulder) underwent successful shoulder surgery earlier this month; according to head Panthers...[+] head coach Ron Rivera. Beason also had knee surgery earlier in the year.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | May look to restructure Jon Beason's contract : The Carolina Panthers may try to restructure LB Jon Beason's contract this offseason in order to decrease his salary cap number...[+] for 2013. He currently counts $9.5 million against next season's salary cap.

• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason on schedule : Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said LB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) is on schedule in his rehab from knee surgery and...[+] will have shoulder surgery in the near future.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Luke Kuechly could be MLB in 2013 : Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera indicated LB Luke Kuechly could be the starting middle linebacker next season if he returns....[+] He said Kuechly's skills indicate he is more of an inside linebacker while LB Jon Beason's skill sets allows him to play either inside or outside linebacker.

• 10/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Details on Jon Beason's surgeries: Updating a previous report, a Carolina Panthers team official said Wednesday, Oct. 24, that LB Jon Beason's (shoulder, knee) will...[+] be to repair a torn labrum and a scope on his sprained left knee.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason will need shoulder surgery: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said LB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) will need shoulder surgery in addition to knee surgery....[+]
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason needs surgery: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee) will need surgery to fix his season-ending injury to his knee. LB Luke Kuechly will take...[+] over the starting middle linebacker duties for Beason.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason placed on IRThe Carolina Panthers placed LB Jon Beason (knee) on Injured Reserve Wednesday, Oct. 24....[+] The Carolina Panthers placed LB Jon Beason (knee) on Injured Reserve Wednesday, Oct. 24.
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Surgery likely for Jon Beason : Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee) said persistent knee issues will likely require surgery, and if so, he will be placed on...[+] Injured Reserve. 'I’ve been pretty banged up, it’s been week-to-week,' Beason said. 'We decided 'Hey let’s take another look at the knee, see what’s going on.' Got the MRI yesterday, didn’t look good. Probably going to have to have surgery, and if I do that, going to end up on IR. Probably what we’re going to do moving forward, probably early next week. It’s part of the business, man. you can’t control injuries.'
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason doubtful: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and is listed as doubtful for Week 7....[+]
• 10/19 The NFL Injury Report: Panthers Injury Report: Jon Beason, Chris Gamble: Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is “certainly concerned” about the status of two starters on defense; linebacker...
• 10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason misses practice: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17, because he knee injury flared up after...[+] taking part in practice Monday, Oct. 15.
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Unsure how will start at MLB: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said the team is still evaluating whether LB Jon Beason or LB Luke Kuechly will play at...[+] middle linebacker when Beason returns.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Not sure if Luke Kuechly will stay at MLB: Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said he will have to talk with head coach Ron Rivera about keeping LB Luke...[+] Kuechly at middle linebacker or moving him when LB Jon Beason (knee) returns. Beason has said he would like to come back to the middle linebacker spot when he returns. Kuechly said he does not have a preference as to which position he plays.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Luke Kuechly excels at MLB: Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly had a game-high 11 tackles and an interception while moving to middle linebacker in Week 5 against...[+] the Seattle Seahawks with LB Jon Beason (knee) sidelined. The team could decide to keep Kuechly at middle linebacker even when Beason returns.

• 9/29 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Homer Bailey Pitches Reds 15th No-Hitter, & Pats Rule Out Hernandez:     It was another memorable night in a season full of memories for the Cincinnati Reds, as pitcher Homer Bailey...
• 9/29 Stripe Hype: Morning Headlines: Homer Bailey Pitches Reds 15th No-Hitter:     It was another memorable night in a season full of memories for the Cincinnati Reds, as pitcher Homer Bailey...
• 9/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason practices in fullCarolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (thigh) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 5....[+] Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (thigh) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 5.

• 8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason taking things slow: The Carolina Panthers have been taking things slow with LB Jon Beason (hamstring) because they do not want him to aggravate the...[+] injury.
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Six players will not play in preseason game: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera has ruled out RB Tauren Poole (concussion), OG Roger Allen (foot), DT Andre Neblett (undisclosed)...[+] and LBs Thomas Davis (calf), Jon Beason (hamstring) and David Nixon (elbow) for the preseason game Friday, Aug. 17.
• 8/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason hopes to play in third preseason game: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (hamstring) said he hopes to be able to play in the third preseason game. If he is not able to...[+] play in the game, he hopes to be ready for the start of the regular season.
• 8/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Thomas Davis returns, Jon Beason misses practice: Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis (calf, leg) returned to practice and LB Jon Beason (hamstring) missed practice Monday, Aug....[+] 13.
• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason to sit out preseason game: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (hamstring) will not play in the first preseason game Saturday, Aug. 11, because of a strained...[+] hamstring. The team hopes he will be able to practice next week.

• 7/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason says he will be ready for camp: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (Achilles') said he will be ready to participate when training camp begins and expects to work...[+] with the starting defense. 'I’ll be out there. I’ll take the reps with the ones (first-teamers),' Beason said. 'Camp is a grind. I expect it to be sore. You’re going to have good days and bad days. It’s just camp, even if you are healthy. Getting in football shape is always a tough task. I’ll do as much as I can and be smart about it.'

• 6/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason practicing during minicamp: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (Achilles') has been participating in team drills during minicamp this week. It appears Beason...[+] has been running close to full speed during practice.
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason willing to change positions: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason said he is willing to move to outside linebacker if the team asks him to this season. Beason has...[+] been working at middle linebacker during organized team activities but may have to move to outside linebacker if the team wants LB Luke Kuechly to be the middle linebacker.
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason cleared to practice: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (Achilles') has been cleared to participate in team drills during minicamp this week. Beason had...[+] been limited to individual drills during organized team activities.

• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason critical of Alex Smith comments : Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason responded to San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith via Twitter after comments he perceived were a...[+] slam on QB Cam Newton. Beason wrote, 'Alex smith, don't hate on Cam (because) your stats would've gotten u cut if Peyton decided to come 2 San Fran. Truth b told. That's after a 13-3 yr.' Smith used Newton as an example earlier this week that big stats don't always equate to wins.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason being limited during OTAs: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (Achilles') is being held out of team drills during organized team activities because of his injury....[+]
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Two LBs to be limited in workouts: Carolina Panthers LBs Jon Beason (Achilles') and LB Thomas Davis (knee)will be limited during organized team activities next week...[+] because of injury.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Confident Jon Beason can return in 2012 Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera remains optimistic LB Jon Beason (Achilles') will contribute this season....[+] Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera remains optimistic LB Jon Beason (Achilles') will contribute this season.
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Luke Kuechly’s position uncertain: The Carolina Panthers have not decided which linebacker position LB Luke Kuechly will be playing this season because of the injuries...[+] to LBs Jon Beason (Achilles') and LB Thomas Davis (knee). The team may decide to use Kuechly at middle linebacker and move Beason to outside linebacker.

• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Difficult decisions coming at linebacker? : The Carolina Panthers will have a competition at linebacker after selecting Luke Kuechly from Boston College in the first round....[+] Middle linebacker is his specialty, but that spot has been held down by Jon Beason (Achilles'), who is returning from injury. It's tough to see Kuechly sitting. LBs Thomas Davis (knee) and James Anderson hold down the other two backer spots; Davis is coming off yet another devastating knee injury and Anderson set a single-season record for tackles with the team last year.
• 4/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Two LBs cleared for some activity: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said LBs Jon Beason (Achilles') and Thomas Davis (knee) have been cleared for some activities...[+] during offseason workouts but is not sure when they will be fully cleared.

• 2/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason taking rehab slow: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (Achilles') has been able to run on an underwater treadmill but will not rush his rehab to get...[+] back onto the field.

• 5/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason trial set to begin: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason goes on trial Monday, May 9, in connection with a civil lawsuit accusing him of punching a patron...[+] in the face at a Charlotte strip club in 2009. Gregory Frye claims in his lawsuit that the Nov. 15, 2009 attack occurred at the Uptown Cabaret after he told another Panthers player that he had seen Beason 'up at the lake doing coke with some girl.' Beason has adamantly denied attacking Frye and the drug allegations. Jury selection in the civil lawsuit is expected to begin Monday, May 9, with the trial expected to last about a week.

• 2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason expected to get receive extension: The Carolina Panthers are expected to try to sign LB Jon Beason to a contract extension this offseason that would be worth more...[+] than $5 million per season, reports Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com. Beason will be entering the final year of his contract.

• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason going to Pro Bowl: Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason has been added to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl in place of Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs,...[+] reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com.

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