Former UNC defensive back MJ Stewart prepares for eighth NFL season

Posted Apr 30, 2025
With seven NFL seasons complete, former UNC defensive back M.J. Stewart is busy preparing for his next pro season with the Houston Texans. This will be the fourth season with Houston for the 5-foot-11, 205-pound safety, a 2014 graduate of Yorktown High School (Va.) where Stewart was a standout running back, defensive back, and kick returner. (ARL Now)

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