Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart leaves with hamstring injury

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a hamstring injury and didn't return.

Stewart had five carries and two receptions for a total of 16 yards before his departure against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.

Early in the second half, it was announced that Stewart wouldn't return.

Carolina running back Fozzy Whittaker went into concussion protocol shortly after Stewart's injury. Whittaker was cleared and returned to action in the first half.