AUGUST 6, 2021 • AJC.COM
JAKE MATTHEWS #70 - TACKLE - ATLANTA FALCONS
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Jake Matthews bullish on state of Falcons offense, line FLOWERY BRANCH - Now in his eighth season as a Falcons blocker and his 29th year as a plus-sized human, offensive tackle Jake Matthews has t...
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MAY 27, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
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Restructures contract Matthews had his contract restructured Saturday to provide the Falcons $7.95 million in cap space, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The Falcons, like most teams, are pressed up against the cap, which necessitated the move. Matthews has been the cornerstone of the team's offensive line since being drafted in the first round back in 2014 and is under contract with the franchise for three more seasons.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Falcons restructure Jake Matthews’ contract The Falcons have reportedly restructured tackle Jake Matthews' contract
MARCH 12, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Suits up for 16 games in 2020 Matthews logged his 16th start of the season during Atlanta's 44-27 Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Matthews again proved to be durable during his seventh pro campaign out of Texas A&M, fielding 100 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps in 15 of 16 games. He enjoyed a relatively clean 2020, going without a holding penalty while drawing only two false start flags all season. The 28-year-old is under contract for three more seasons at an average cap hit of $19.4 million, as the Falcons' front five aims to improve upon a turbulent campaign. Atlanta ranked 31st at just 3.7 yards per carry as a team, finishing tied for 23rd with 41 sacks allowed.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Week 2 Matthews (knee) is active Week 2 against Dallas.
Impact Matthews served as a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday, but early indications were that the left tackle will suit up despite a "questionable" designation. The morning's inactive report will ultimately confirm that, giving Matt Ryan and the passing attack an extra layer of protection.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons-Cowboys inactives: Jake Matthews suiting up for Atlanta The Atlanta Falcons will also be without two key young defenders on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
On track for Week 2 Matthews (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The left tackle's expected availability is good news for quarterback Matt Ryan, who threw 450 yards on 54 attempts in the Week 1 loss to Seattle. Another high-volume passing game could on the docket for Ryan again Sunday, as most sports books list the Atlanta-Dallas game with the highest total of the Week 2 slate.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons CB Sheffield ruled out for Sunday's game vs Cowboys
The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key member of their cornerback rotation for the second week in a rowSEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jake Matthews questionable, Kendall Sheffield out for Falcons - Cowboys Matt Ryan might be without his blindside blocker on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
Questionable against Cowboys Matthews is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Matthews was limited for the last two practices of the week, which is a good sign for his availability Sunday. Matt Gono is ready to start at left tackle if Matthews can't go.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Jake Matthews questionable vs. Cowboys For the second week in a row, cornerback Kendall Sheffield has been ruled out for the game
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Trending in the right direction Matthews (knee) was upgraded to limited practice participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact The 2018 Pro Bowler sustained a knee injury during Sunday's loss to Seattle, but he was able to return to game action and finish out the contest. By making a practice appearance Thursday, Matthews is trending towards his 95th consecutive start as the Falcons travel to take on the Cowboys in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Held out Monday Matthews (knee) did not participate during Wednesday's practice session, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact The 28-year-old offensive tackle sustained the injury during Sunday's 38-25 loss to Seattle, but he was able to tough his way through the issue and play to the final whistle. Matthews is certainly a key fixture to Atlanta's offensive line as the blind-side protector to Matt Ryan, and one of two players among the unit who has ever played in a Pro Bowl. If there is a route for him to feasibly make his way back into the lineup, Atlanta will almost definitely roll him out for a crucial matchup against another 0-1 team in the Cowboys.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Jake Matthews, Kendall Sheffield held out of practice The Atlanta Falcons began preparations for their Week 2 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, but three players were not among those...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Mr. Consistency: Jake Matthews’ family ties, work ethic has made him a Pro Bowler Jake Matthews' dedication to his process from his rookie season has made him one of Atlanta's best and most consistent players
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener
The Atlanta Falcons cut former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell and two quarterbacks as they got down to the 53-man roster limit for the regular seasonSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws praise from head coach Head coach Dan Quinn marveled at Matthews' approach to the game during a media session this week, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "I would say the consisten...
Impact Matthews enters his seventh NFL campaign having displayed supreme durability to this point in his career, starting 95 of a possible 96 games since entering the league as the No. 6 overall draft choice in 2014. The 28-year-old left tackle is one of four sure starters along the Falcons' offensive line -- joining Alex Mack, Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary -- but left guard remains a question mark for Week 1. One year removed from the first Pro Bowl nod of his career, Matthews is playing at a high level as the protector of Matt Ryan's blind side.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lindstrom: Falcons' O-line must 'do better' to protect Ryan
Chris Lindstrom is eager to make up for lost time with the Atlanta FalconsAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons player profile: LT Jake Matthews We’re kicking off our Falcons player profile series with a look at the projected starters. We begin our preview of the offensive line with L...
JULY 25, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
5 most important offensive players going into 2020: Jake Matthews is #3 The Falcons will need Matt Ryan’s blindside protector to have another consistent season.
JULY 3, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM
