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The Patriots Released Jordan Matthews
Published:
Hamstring injury:
According to a league source, the #Patriots have released WR Jordan Matthews. He had suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s practice.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) August 1, 2018
Patriots released former Eagles and Bills WR Jordan Matthews, as @globejimmcbride reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 1, 2018
Sucks for him, but at least he doesn’t have to play for the hoodie now.
Matthews signed a one-year deal in April with $170,000 in guaranteed money, so he at least walks away with a nice chunk of change. He caught 25 balls for 282 yards and a touchdown with Buffalo last season. He had three 800 yard receiving years in Philadelphia and reeled in 19 touchdowns.
Looks like the Pats might replace him with free agent Eric Decker, who recently visited the team.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com