John Matthews - #83 - WR
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/19/1986 |
| Birthplace | Littleton, CO |
| College | San Diego |
| Years played | 2 |
2011 free-agent tracker, by position
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PLAYER NEWS
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed Matthews to the practice squad Saturday and waived receiver Clarence Denmark from the practice squad.|||||||
Matthews, who was the team's leading receiver in the preseason, began on the practice squad before being activated Sept. 11 to play in the team's season opener against Denver. He was waived Thursday when the team signed tight end Ernest Wilford.
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed receiver Jarett Dillard on injured reserve Saturday and promoted Matthews from the practice squad.|||||||
Matthews spent training camp with the Jaguars before he was waived during final cuts. He finished the preseason with eight receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Matthews signed with Indianapolis as a rookie free agent in 2009 and spent the majority of last season on the practice squad. The Jaguars claimed him off waivers in late July.