The Panthers released Matthews on Thursday. 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.
Jordan Matthews: Everything you need to know
Jordan Matthews
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STATS
Birthdate
7/16/1992 (33)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'3", 236 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 2; Pk (PHI)
Birthplace
Madison, AL, USA
Position
TE
College
Vanderbilt
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2014-2019
(6 seasons)
Buffalo Bills
2017-2017
(1 season)
Jordan Matthews: Breaking News
Carolina signed Matthews to a reserve/futures contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. 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.
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.