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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Set for 2023 debut
The Washington Commanders activated Phidarian Mathis (calf) from the injured reserve list Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Mathis was placed on IR at the end of training camp after he sustained a calf injury in a preseason game. He played in the 2022 season opener but sustained a season-ending injury when he tore his meniscus. Now that he's healthy, the 2022 second-round pick out of Alabama will provide depth at defensive tackle behind the talented duo of Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Designated for return from IR
Washington designated Phidarian Mathis (calf) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.Mathis has missed the Washington Commanders' first seven games of the season with a calf injury he's been tending to since the preseason, but he's finally approaching a return to pads ahead of Week 8. Washington's injury reports over this week will provide more information regarding his availability for that contest.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Headed to IR
The Washington Commanders placed Phidarian Mathis (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.The move corresponds with the team re-signing center Tyler Larsen. Mathis has been dealing with a calf injury since the Commanders' preseason game against the Browns and will now miss at least the first four games of the 2023 season.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Dealing with preseason injury
Phidarian Mathis (calf) was limited in practice Sunday, Zach Selby of the Washington Commanders' official site reports.Mathis tweaked his calf in Friday's preseason win over the Browns. Although he participated in some drills Sunday, he was taking it slow and was not a full participant. He'll work to recover quickly as he tries to make an impact on the 2023 campaign after spending the bulk of his rookie season on IR.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Full participant at OTAs
Phidarian Mathis has been fully active at Washington's OTAs this spring, Zach Selby of the Washington Commanders' website reports.Mathis was forced to miss the entire 2022 season after he suffered a torn meniscus in September, but he appears set to make his NFL debut in 2023. The defensive tackle was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and he's projected to operate as a top depth option behind stars Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne on the defensive line in his sophomore campaign.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Undergoes successful surgery
Phidarian Mathis (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair his meniscus Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.Mathis is set to miss the rest of his rookie season following surgery, but he's expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2023 campaign. During his NFL debut, the second-round pick played three defensive snaps and one special-teams snap but didn't record any counting stats before suffering the injury.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Officially lands on IR
Phidarian Mathis (knee) was placed on the Washington Commanders' injured reserve Monday.Mathis is already set to miss the entirety of his rookie season after suffering a torn meniscus during his NFL debut against the Jaguars on Monday. In the second-round pick's absence, veterans Daniel Wise and Efe Obada should take over larger roles at backup defensive tackle.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Set for season-ending surgery
Phidarian Mathis (knee) was diagnosed with a torn meniscus Monday and will undergo season-ending surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.After leaving Sunday's win, Mathis underwent an MRI Monday morning, which revealed the tear. The rookie second-round pick played three defensive snaps and one special-teams snap during his NFL debut before suffering the injury. He's expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2023 season.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Set for MRI
Phidarian Mathis (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.Mathis was forced out of Sunday's 28-22 win over the Jaguars due to a knee injury, putting his Week 2 availability against the Lions in jeopardy. The results of Monday's MRI will provide the Washington Commanders with more information about the severity of the rookie second-rounder's knee issue, as well as his chances of being able to take the field next Sunday.
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Commanders' Phidarian Mathis: Won't come back against Jaguars
Phidarian Mathis (knee) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Jacksonville.Mathis will not return after suffering a knee injury early on in Sunday's contest. The 6-foot-4 defensive tackle's next opportunity to play will come against the Lions on Sept. 18.