Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart no doubt hoped to use his hands to help carry his team farther than the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
But his hands will take a more central role in his next postseason competition.
Stewart will play the piano on “MVP: Most Valuable Performer,” a one-hour talent show airing live on CBS on Thursday at 8 p.m. The competition, hosted by actor/rapper LL Cool J, aims to find the NFL player with the most off-the-field talent.
Stewart is one of six finalists – five individuals and a set of twins, all NFL players – that made the cut for the finale from among 32 entries submitted late last year.