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Released by Carolina The Panthers released Matthews on Thursday.

Impact Matthews played 26 offensive snaps across four regular-season games last season but didn't record a catch on just one target. He inked a futures deal with Carolina back in January but is now out of a roster spot following the NFL Draft.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers release veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, rule out Jonathan Brooks for the season

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draft

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Stays with Panthers on futures deal Carolina signed Matthews to a reserve/futures contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Matthews appeared in four games with the Panthers in 2024, drawing just one target for zero receptions on a total of 26 offensive snaps. Carolina also signed Dominique Dafney to a similar deal Tuesday, so the two may have to compete to distinguish themselves during the offseason.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with Panthers on futures deal Carolina signed Matthews to a reserve/futures contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad The Panthers signed Matthews to their practice squad Friday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matthews was cut from Carolina's 53-man roster earlier in the week but is back with the team's practice squad, where he spent the early part of the season. The 32-year-old hasn't drawn a target on 26 offensive snaps across four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets waived Carolina waived Matthews on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Matthews signed onto Carolina's active roster from its practice squad less than two weeks ago, but now he's on track to become a free agent if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period. If that happened, he'd be a candidate to potentially rejoin the Panthers' practice squad.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Panthers' active roster Carolina signed Matthews from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reported Saturday that Matthews was expected to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster, but the 2014 second-round pick has been signed to the 53-man roster instead. With Feleipe Franks (concussion) ruled out for Sunday's game against New Orleans and Tommy Tremble (back) listed as questionable, Matthews could see meaningful snaps on offense behind rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be elevated for Sunday The Panthers are expected to elevate Matthews from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Matthews was on the Panthers' active roster for the first two games of the regular season. He was released from the 53-man roster Sept. 17, but he opted to stay in Carolina on the practice squad. Matthews will provide depth at tight end Sunday as Feleipe Franks (concussion) has been ruled out and Tommy Tremble (back) is listed as questionable.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups to practice squad The Panthers re-signed Matthews to the practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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, in which he'll be a candidate to be elevated for games should the team suffer any positional injuries.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Carolina The Panthers released Matthews on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Disappoints Week 1 Matthews failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on active roster Matthews signed with the Panthers' 53-man roster Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Carolina The Panthers are slated to release Matthews on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Matthews looked relatively solid throughout the preseason with Carolina, so he could have earned 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.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Global players' union builds on FIFA regulations with a guide for expectant mothers

The global soccer players’ union has released a guide to give athletes and teams alike a guide for best practices in returning from pregnancy and childbirth

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Panthers coach Dave Canales pleased with Bryce Young's progress in training camp, preseason game

The Carolina Panthers are heading into the regular season feeling good about the progress of Bryce Young following a solid training camp and a strong preseason outing against the B...

AUGUST 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Bryce Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills 31-26

Quarterback Bryce Young displayed having a good grasp of the Panthers’ new offensive playbook by capping a short and successful preseason debut with an opening-drive touchdown in C...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads Carolina in receiving Matthews caught all three of his targets for 48 yards during Thursday's 17-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Panthers' practice squad Carolina signed Matthews to its practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CB commit Matthews sees first game at Tennessee, ready for Vols-LSU game Four-star Tennessee cornerback commitment Jordan Matthews of Baton Rouge, La., recently attended his first game at Neyland Stadium and is pl...

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Impact Report: Vols Land Another Top Target in Prized Louisiana CB Matthews Tennessee landed the commitment of 2023 cornerback Rickey Gibson on Sunday afternoon, and they double-dipped at the position by pulling elit...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Longhorns DB Target Jordan Matthews Opens Up on Texas Interest Ahead of Commitment One week ahead of his decision, Louisiana DB Jordan Matthews interest in the Longhorns remains high

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

49ers Place TE Jordan Matthews on IR The 49ers have announced that tight end Jordan Matthews has been placed on the Injured Reserve list.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Lands on IR The 49ers placed Matthews (knee) on the injured reserve list Thursday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another knee injury Matthews suffered a torn ACL on Monday and will be placed on injured reserve, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Jordan Matthews tears ACL to foil his roster charge Jordan Matthews is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament from Monday’s practice at 49ers training camp.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

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Panthers release veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, rule out Jonathan Brooks for the season

Global players' union builds on FIFA regulations with a guide for expectant mothers

Panthers coach Dave Canales pleased with Bryce Young's progress in training camp, preseason game

Bryce Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills 31-26