The 49ers placed Matthews (knee) on the Injured Reserve list.
Analysis: Matthews suffered this non-contact injury on a route at practice and it will force the veteran tight end to sit out 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.
Aug 4, 2022 5:11 PM EST
Matthews suffered a torn ACL on Monday and will be placed on injured reserve, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Matthews suffered the injury on a route without sustaining any contact. He was 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.
Aug 3, 2022 6:54 PM EST
The 49ers signed Matthews to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Matthews has spent the last three seasons with the 49ers but has appeared in just four games with no targets during that time. He'll attempt to land a spot on the 53-man roster heading into the 2022 campaign.
Feb 2, 2022 1:03 PM EST
Matthews reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.
Analysis: Matthews played four snaps on special teams Week 8. The 2014 second-round pick has recently reinvented himself as a tight end, but he hasn't drawn a target since his time with the Eagles back in 2019.
Nov 2, 2021 5:04 AM EST
Matthews has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's tilt with the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: 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.
Oct 30, 2021 2:31 PM EST
Matthews was added to the 49ers practice squad Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old failed to make a roster spot with the team after the preseason, being 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.
Oct 5, 2021 2:38 PM EST
The 49ers cut Matthews on Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: 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.
Aug 31, 2021 12:44 PM EST
Matthews agreed to a deal with the 49ers on Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Matthews suited up for five games over the previous two seasons in San Francisco, but this time he will be looking to make the team 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 spot providing depth behind George Kittle.
Jul 30, 2021 6:32 PM EST
Matthews has put on about 15 pounds in an effort to transition to tight end, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Matthews appeared in five NFL games over the past two seasons, unable to earn regular snaps despite playing for teams (Philadelphia, 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 29th birthday (July 16) 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 10-20 below the typical weight for an NFL starter at the position. He's currently a free agent, and 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.
Jul 14, 2021 8:40 AM EST
Matthews reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Matthews suited up in each of the 49ers' final two games, logging 14 total snaps on offense but failing to receive a target. It's unclear if he'll stick around with the 49ers during the offseason. If he does, we shouldn't expect much, as Matthews has played in just five games over the past two seasons.
Jan 5, 2021 12:51 PM EST
Matthews was elevated to the 49ers' active roster Saturday, David Lombardi of the Athletic reports.
Analysis: Matthews was originally sent back down to the practice squad after logging six special teams snaps in Week 16 against the Cardinals, but he's getting the call to return to the active roster for the team's season finale as well. Fellow receivers Brandon Aiyuk (ankle) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) have already been ruled out.
Jan 2, 2021 3:53 PM EST
Matthews reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: The 2014 second-round pick collected six snaps in his season debut Saturday against the Cardinals, with all of his involvement coming in the special-teams department. Matthews remains without a catch since Nov. of 2019, as he transitions back into a practice squad role.
Dec 28, 2020 5:53 PM EST
Matthews was promoted to the 49ers' active roster from the practice squad Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old rejoined San Francisco's practice squad earlier this week and will move to the active roster ahead of Saturday's matchup with Arizona. Matthews will provide depth at wide receiver with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined and Trent Taylor (undisclosed) on the COVID-19 list.
Dec 25, 2020 2:32 PM EST
Matthews signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: Matthews spent time on the 49ers' practice squad earlier this season but was cut earlier this month. Expectations will be low in his return considering he has spent the better part of the last two seasons with the organization and is yet to catch a pass.
Dec 23, 2020 11:27 AM EST
Matthews was released from the team's practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Matthews will now be eligible to sign with another team looking for some extra depth at wideout. He was not active for a single contest with San Francisco this season.
Dec 8, 2020 8:17 PM EST
Matthews did not receive a target in his lone appearance with San Francisco in 2019.
Analysis: Matthews signed with the 49ers to help bolster a thin receiving unit, but he was unable to crack the 53-man roster until late in the season when he was active for just one contest. The 27-year-old experienced early success with Philadelphia when he was healthy enough to play, so he could earn another shot with a club as an unrestricted free agent in 2020.
Feb 24, 2020 9:12 PM EST
Matthews (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: The 27-year-old wide receiver has not been activate for a game since signing with the 49ers towards the beginning of December.
Jan 11, 2020 12:22 PM EST
Matthews (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's matchup with the rams.
Analysis: Matthews signed with the 49ers on Dec. 11 but didn't see game action in Week 15. There will likely need to be another injury within the receiving corps for the 27-year-old to receive a chance on gamedays.
Dec 21, 2019 4:11 PM EST
Matthews signed with the 49ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Matthews suited up for the 49ers in Week 7 but was promptly cut, leading to a two-game stint with the Eagles. The 2014 second-round pick struggled with drops, however, hauling in four of 12 targets for 33 scoreless yards. Matthews will get another shot with the Niners, but he'll top out as a rotational wideout.
Dec 11, 2019 11:39 AM EST
Matthews was waived by the Eagles on Monday.
Analysis: Matthews received the start Sunday versus the Seahawks but caught only three of six targets for 27 yards despite playing nearly every offensive snap. The 27-year-old also saw a heavy snap share Week 11 but had only one catch for six yards. Philadelphia scored a meager 19 points in those two contests, and the team apparently saw enough that it was willing to move on from the veteran wideout.
Nov 25, 2019 1:30 PM EST
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