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: Good to go for Week 9
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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
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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
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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: Still hampered by ankle injury
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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: Leaves with injury
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Matthews has exited Sunday's game against the Colts with a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Matthews suffered the injury on a Bijan Robinson 26-yard gain, according to McElhaney in a separate Tweet. The former was slow to get up and make it to the sidelines. He's been replaced by John Leglue at left tackle.
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Falcons' Jake Matthews: Ready to play
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Matthews (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
Matthews suffered the injury during Week 14 against the Buccaneers, but he was able to recover quickly and should draw the start at left tackle for Atlanta on Sunday.
