The Panthers re-signed Matthews to the practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Matthews appeared in Carolina's first two regular-season games, but he was replaced by fellow tight end Feleipe Franks on the 53-man roster Tuesday. Now, the veteran will continue playing a deep reserve role for the Panthers, and he'll be a candidate to be elevated for games should the team suffer any positional injuries.
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Jordan Matthews: Released by Carolina
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The Panthers released Matthews on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Matthews played in each of Carolina's first two regular-season games, but it looks like the team wasn't satisfied with his performance as a depth option in the tight end corps. His roster spot will be taken by fellow tight end Feleipe Franks, who the Panthers are signing off the practice squad.
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Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Disappoints Week 1
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Matthews failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.
Matthews served as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end behind Ja'Tavion Sanders with Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) out in Week 1, but Matthews failed to produce whatsoever. The 32-year-old was was unable to haul in his one target Sunday, playing 20 offensive snaps. Given Carolina's immense offensive struggles Sunday, it appears unlikely that Matthews will be fantasy-relevant in 2024.
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Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Lands on active roster
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Matthews signed with the Panthers' 53-man roster Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Matthews was originally waived by the team Tuesday, then signed to their practice squad Wednesday. He now finds himself on the active roster with Tommy Tremble (hamstring) and Ian Thomas (calf) both questionable for Week 1 against the Saints.
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Jordan Matthews: Cut by Carolina
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The Panthers are slated to release Matthews on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Matthews looked relatively solid throughout the preseason with Carolina, so he could earn a spot on the team's practice squad once the dust of roster cuts settles. The veteran WR-turned-TE has only played a combined four regular-season games in the last four seasons, so at this point in his career he's most suitable as a deeper reserve option.
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Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Leads Carolina in receiving
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Matthews caught all three of his targets for 48 yards during Thursday's 17-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.
The Panthers are desperate for a tight end that can be a vertical threat, and they may have found a hidden gem in the former Eagles wideout. Matthews (19 snaps) played behind rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders (24 snaps) during Thursday's contest, but Matthews outperformed him, as Sanders failed to even see a target. With Carolina's tight-end corps being one of the weakest units in football over the last few seasons, Matthews could find his way onto the team's 53-man roster if he continues to impress.
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Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Staying in Carolina
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The Panthers signed Matthews to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Matthews was signed to the Panthers' active roster Nov. 7 and was waived by the team six days later. He played 19 snaps on special teams in Week 10 against the Bears for his only appearance of the season. The 2014 second-round pick will stay with Carolina in the offseason and try to work his way back to the active roster for 2024.
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Jordan Matthews: Rejoins Carolina's practice squad
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The Panthers signed Matthews to their practice squad Wednesday, Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire reports.
The 31-year-old played 19 special teams snaps in last Thursday night's Week 10 loss to the Bears after his elevation from the Carolina practice squad. He cleared waivers and heads back to the Panthers' practice team.
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Jordan Matthews: Waived by Carolina
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The Panthers waived Matthews on Monday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Less than a week after joining the active roster, Matthews is now slated to become a free agent. He played 19 snaps in Week 10 at Chicago, all on special teams.
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Panthers' Jordan Matthews: Joins active roster
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Matthews was signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Matthews missed all of the 2022 season due to a torn ACL and joined Carolina's practice squad in late October after proving himself healthy. The veteran tight end should provide extra depth with Stephen Sullivan currently dealing with a shoulder injury.
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Jordan Matthews: Signs with Panthers' practice squad
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Carolina signed Matthews to its practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Matthews sustained a torn ACL in August of 2022 that forced him out for the entirety of last season, but he'll now be back in pads with the Panthers. Carolina already holds three healthy tight ends on its active roster, so it would be somewhat surprising to see Matthews elevated in the near future.
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Jordan Matthews: Gets look from Carolina
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Matthews (knee) tried out with the Panthers on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Matthews has seemingly recovered from a torn ACL he suffered last August that forced him to miss the entire 2022 season. The wide receiver turned tight end last played in an NFL game in 2021 and hasn't caught a pass since 2019.
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49ers' Jordan Matthews: Lands on IR
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The 49ers placed Matthews (knee) on the injured reserve list Thursday.
Matthews suffered a torn ACL while running a route at practice and it will force the veteran tight end to miss out on the entire 2022-23 season. The 30-year-old has been dealing with knee issues for most of his career. Matthews was considered to have a good chance at making San Francisco's roster before the injury.
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49ers' Jordan Matthews: Suffers another knee injury
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Matthews suffered a torn ACL on Monday and will be placed on injured reserve, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Matthews suffered the injury on a route without sustaining any contact. He has a history of knee issues that derailed his development in the early stages of his career, and he'll now be forced to sit out the entirety of the 2022 season. Matthews was considered to have a strong chance to make the 49ers' roster prior to the injury.
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49ers' Jordan Matthews: Remains with 49ers
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The 49ers signed Matthews to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Matthews has spent the last three seasons with the 49ers but has appeared in just four games and has drawn no targets during that time. He'll attempt to land a spot on the 53-man roster heading into the 2022 campaign.
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49ers' Jordan Matthews: Elevated from practice squad
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Matthews has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's tilt with the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Matthews is set to see his first game action of the season after joining the 49ers' practice squad earlier in the month. He'll provide depth at tight end behind Charlie Woerner and Ross Dwelley.
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Jordan Matthews: Joining 49ers' practice squad
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Matthews was added to the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
The 29-year-old failed to make a roster spot with the team after the preseason, getting cut Aug. 31. He's reinvented himself as a tight end this season and now will look to compete for a reserve spot behind George Kittle.
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Jordan Matthews: Fails to win roster spot
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Matthews was cut by the 49ers on Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
The 2014 second-round pick is in the process of reinventing himself as a tight end. Matthews could still end up on the San Francisco practice squad, where he'd have time to develop before eventually competing for a depth role behind George Kittle.
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49ers' Jordan Matthews: Signs with San Fran
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Matthews agreed to a deal with the 49ers on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Matthews suited up for five games over the previous two seasons in San Francisco, but he'll now look to secure a roster spot as a tight end. The veteran pass catcher put on 15 pounds over the offseason in an effort to make the transition. The 2014 second-round pick will compete to earn a depth role behind George Kittle.
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Jordan Matthews: Moving to tight end
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Matthews has put on about 15 pounds in an effort to transition to tight end, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Matthews appeared in five NFL games over the past two seasons and was unable to earn regular snaps despite playing for teams in Philadelphia and San Francisco that were sorely in need of help at wide receiver. The 2014 second-round pick started his NFL career with three consecutive 800-yard seasons, but he's now approaching his age-29 campaign and doesn't appear to have a future in the league as a wide receiver. Matthews hopes to generate some interest with his move to tight end, and he's already bulked up to 236.5 pounds, about 10-to-20 pounds below the typical weight for an NFL starter at the position. He's currently a free agent, and he isn't likely to be ready for significant playing time at tight end early in season. A practice squad spot seems more likely than a roster spot.
