Rishard Matthews

New Orleans Saints
Wide Receiver #18

Rishard Matthews News

Retires from NFL

Matthews announced his retirement from football, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Aug 12, 2019 9:08 AM EST

Cut loose by Saints

The Saints released Matthews with a left squad designation Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Aug 10, 2019 3:00 PM EST

Lands contract with Saints

Matthews signed a contract with the Saints on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Jun 13, 2019 1:43 PM EST

Trying out for Saints

Matthews has worked out for the Saints on a tryout basis this week, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.

Jun 13, 2019 11:17 AM EST

Lands on IR

Matthews (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Dec 18, 2018 4:09 PM EST

Ruled out Saturday

Matthews (hamstring) will not return to Saturday's game, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Dec 15, 2018 4:13 PM EST

Doubtful to return Saturday

Matthews (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Saturday's game against the Texans.

Dec 15, 2018 3:19 PM EST

Poor season continues

Matthews hauled in his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Bills.

Dec 9, 2018 6:19 PM EST

Misses out on revenge game

Matthews (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Dec 2, 2018 11:41 AM EST

Inactive Sunday

Matthews is inactive Sunday against the Patriots.

Nov 25, 2018 8:48 AM EST

May be utilized Sunday

Matthews is a candidate to earn snaps Sunday in Chicago with Quincy Enunwa (ankle) sidelined and Robby Anderson (ankle) doubtful to play, Matt Stypulkoski of NJ.com reports.

Oct 26, 2018 2:47 PM EST

Reaches deal with Jets

Matthews agreed to a contract with the Jets on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Oct 23, 2018 9:11 AM EST

Working out for Jets

Matthews will work out for the Jets on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Oct 16, 2018 9:32 AM EST

Set to work out for Browns

The Browns are slated to work out Matthews on Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Oct 7, 2018 7:49 AM EST

Hires agent, hopes to sign soon

Matthews has drawn interest from multiple teams since being released by the Titans last week and is expected to sign with a club soon, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Oct 4, 2018 12:54 PM EST

Officially cut loose by Tennessee

The Titans officially released Matthews on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Sep 27, 2018 9:17 AM EST

Could be finished with Titans

Matthews is currently not with the Titans for personal reasons and may not return to the team, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Sep 26, 2018 6:16 PM EST

Fails to make impact

Matthews hauled in one of his two targets for three yards Week 3 against Jacksonville.

Sep 23, 2018 8:29 PM EST

Quiet again

Matthews hauled in two of his four targets for a total of eight yards in Week 2 against Houston.

Sep 16, 2018 9:54 PM EST

Could have bigger role

Coach Mike Vrabel suggested that Matthews is likely to see his role expand, Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com reports. "So Rishard would be in that category of practicing better and playing better and knowing what to do, he would probably be out there a ton," Vrabel said. "And so he was out there, and I am sure we're all looking forward to getting him out there more."

Sep 12, 2018 2:35 PM EST