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| HT/WT: 6-5, 309 lbs |
| Birthplace: Missouri City, TX |
| Age: 34 |
| School: Texas A&M |
| Experience: 13 |
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Top Jake Matthews News
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Won't return Monday
Matthews (groin) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Monday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Matthews sustained a groin injury toward the end of the first quarter, and after being evaluated by medical staff, it has been determined that the veteran offensive lineman will not return ot Monday night's game. Michael Jerrell will remain at left tackle the rest of the way in Matthews' absence.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Questionable to return to MNF
Matthews (groin) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Matthews exited Monday's contest in the first quarter with a groin injury. The left tackle promptly returned to the game and was blocking for Bijan Robinson on his second touchdown of the night near the end of the first quarter. In his absence, Michael Jerrell has replaced Matthews on the offensive line.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Good to go for Week 9
Matthews (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against New England, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Matthews has been dealing with an ankle injury since Week 6, but it hasn't yet caused him to miss any contests. Despite finishing this week with a pair of limited practices, he's set to serve in his usual role as Atlanta's starting left tackle Sunday.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Still working through ankle injury
Matthews (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Matthews sustained an ankle injury during the Falcons' Week 6 win over the Bills, but he was cleared to play in Weeks 7 and 8. He popped up on Thursday's injury report after practicing in full Wednesday, so his participation in Friday's practice will indicate his chances of playing against the Patriots on Sunday. Michael Jerrell would likely take over as the starting left tackle if Matthews is not cleared to play Week 9.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Green light to play Week 7
Matthews (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Matthews missed the first two practices of the week due to an ankle injury, but he earned the questionable tag for Week 7 after logging a limited session Friday. He was able to go through Sunday's pregame warmups without suffering a setback, and he has been cleared to play and start at left tackle.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Could play Sunday
Matthews (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Matthews began Atlanta's week of practice with consecutive DNPs due to an ankle injury, but after logging a limited session Friday, he's got a chance to return Sunday. However, if the veteran offensive lineman is forced to miss the Week 7 contest, expect Michael Jerrell to step in and start at left tackle.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Still hampered by ankle injury
Matthews was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Matthews suffered an ankle injury in Monday's win over Buffalo. It's not surprising that he is still suffering from the issue two days later, though Atlanta didn't have an actual practice Wednesday. Matthews has two days to get back on the field for a chance to suit up in Week 7 against the 49ers.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Knocked out with ankle injury
Matthews will not return to Monday's game against the Bills due to an ankle injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Matthews suffered the injury late in the first half and went straight to the locker room. Michael Jerrell will take over at left tackle in his absence.
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