Damarri Mathis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on injured reserve The Browns placed Mathis (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact It's unclear whether Mathis' current issue is related to the torn ACL that he suffered prior to the 2025 regular season, when he played for the Panthers. Regardless, now that he's on the Browns' IR, Mathis will be required to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Cleveland.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Browns claim TE Dae'Quan Wright The Browns also place CB Damarri Mathis on injured reserve

5 DAYS AGO • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Forgotten Broncos draft flop gets fresh start with AFC North squad | Sporting News Former Denver Broncos draft pick Damarri Mathis will get a chance to continue his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns.

JULY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Signs with Browns Cleveland signed Mathis (knee) to a contract on Tuesday.

Impact Mathis missed the entire 2025 season due to an ACL tear suffered last September, but he's now presumably back to full health. The 2022 second-round pick will now work to carve out a reserve role in the Browns' secondary.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Panthers placed Mathis (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Mathis suffered a torn ACL in practice Wednesday and will miss the duration of the 2025 season. He was a fourth-round pick by the Broncos in 2022 and appeared in 43 regular-season games with Denver the previous three seasons, making 18 starts.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' next move after crushing Damarri Mathis injury is painfully obvious This was far from ideal before the season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers' promising new addition sees his season go up in smoke before it begins Carolina Panthers cornerback Damarri Mathis tore his ACL and will miss the entire 2025 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Tears ACL Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday that Mathis tore his ACL and will undergo surgery, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old defensive back sustained a non-contact injury during Carolina's practice Wednesday that's since been confirmed to be a torn ACL. Mathis was claimed from the Broncos in late August after posting three total tackles and one pass defended across 75 defensive snaps in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers CB Damarri Mathis Undergoing Surgery On Torn ACL Panthers HC Dave Canales announced that CB Damarri Mathis suffered a torn ACL in practice this week and is scheduled to undergo surgery, per...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Former Broncos draft pick snatched up by most predictable team possible Former Denver Broncos draft pick Damarri Mathis was snatched up by most predictable team possible, getting a second chance with Carolina.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

It's clear what team Damarri Mathis will end up on after Broncos release The Denver Broncos waived veteran CB Damarri Mathis on Tuesday, and his next landing spot could not be more clear. It was not a shock at all...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos officially part ways with 2022 fourth-round pick | Sporting News After three seasons, Damarri Mathis' once-promising career with the Denver Broncos is over.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos waive running backs Audric Estime, Blake Watson, cornerback Damarri Mathis Broncos waive running backs Audric Estime, Blake Watson, cornerback Damarri Mathis

AUGUST 25, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

NFC West team encouraged to open trade talks with Broncos for former fourth-round pick | Sporting News There may not be a spot on the 53-man roster in Denver for cornerback Damarri Mathis, opening the door for a potential trade.

JULY 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mile High Morning: CBs Kris Abrams-Draine, Damarri Mathis step up in win vs. Colts Abrams-Draine got his first career start, while Mathis embraced his largest workload this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Will play vs. New Orleans Mathis (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Saints, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Mathis was activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game, and the 2022 fourth-round pick will indeed suit up for the contest. He'll bring some much-needed depth to the Broncos' secondary due to Patrick Surtain being sidelined with a concussion.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated ahead of TNF The Broncos have activated Mathis (ankle) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Saints, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Mathis has not officially been cleared to play in Thursday's game, but his activation from IR is a positive sign regardless. With star cornerback Patrick Surtain (concussion) sidelined, Mathis' potential season debut would be quite timely.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full estimation Monday Mathis (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact Mathis has yet to see the field this season after sustaining an ankle injury in late August. However, the third-year cornerback was designated to return from injured reserve on Oct. 9, and Monday's full practice estimation suggests he's nearing a return to the field. Mathis could very well be activated to Denver's active roster in time for Thursday's matchup against the Saints, as the Broncos will likely be without star corner Patrick Surtain (concussion).

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Mathis (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Mathis has missed the Broncos' first five games this season after sustaining an ankle injury during the team's preseason finale, but it appears he's nearing a return to the field. Denver will now have 21 days to activate Mathis to its active roster before he reverts to IR. Expect the third-year pro to serve as one of the Broncos' top reserve cornerbacks once he's fully past his ankle issue.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season on IR-R Mathis (ankle) was placed on the Broncos' IR-designated to return Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Mathis injured his ankle in Denver's preseason finale. His timeline for recovery is unclear, but he will not be eligible to return until Week 5. When healthy, he projects to provide depth in the team's secondary.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season on IR Mathis (ankle) was placed on the Broncos' injured reserve list and designated to return Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Mathis (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's preseason game against Arizona, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Mathis' status for the Broncos' regular-season opener against the Seahawks is also up in the air after he was carted off the field following his injury Sunday. If he weren't able to suit up, Riley Moss would be the likely candidate to serve as Denver's second starting corner opposite Patrick Surtain.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with ankle injury Mathis is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against the Cardinals due to an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Mathis was injured on a tackle attempt when multiple players landed on his leg. He was checked on by trainers before being carted off the field. Mathis has been competing against Riley Moss during training camp for the second starting corner job opposite Patrick Surtain.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile High Morning: Damarri Mathis, Riley Moss among young players competing for increased roles at cornerback “Obviously, Pat [Surtain II] is one of the best corners in football, so if you’re playing opposite of Pat, you’re going to get most of the t...

JUNE 13, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Available Sunday Mathis (back) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Mathis popped up on Denver's injury report Thursday with a back issue, and even after a DNP at Friday's practice, the 24-year-old cornerback is suiting up for Sunday's affair. Expect Mathis to continue playing as a rotational cornerback in the Broncos' secondary in Week 13.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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