Jake Matthews Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Buccaneers game on Thursday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 31, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 30, 2025
Still working through ankle injury
Matthews (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 19, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 17, 2025
Could play Sunday
Matthews (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 15, 2025
Still hampered by ankle injury
Matthews was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 13, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
Matthews suffered the injury late in the first half and went straight to the locker room. Mike Jerell will take over at left tackle in his absence.
Mar 9, 2025
Signs two-year extension
Matthews and the Falcons agreed on a two-year, $45 million contract extension with $38 million guaranteed Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews will now stick around Atlanta for two more years after spending the first 11 seasons of his NFL career with the team. The left tackle has not missed a game since his rookie season in 2014, proving to be one of the most durable players in the league.
Dec 29, 2023
Cleared to play Sunday
Matthews (knee) will play Sunday against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Matthews had to leave last week's game against the Colts but logged limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday before getting up to full Friday. He hasn't missed a game since his 2014 rookie season.
Dec 24, 2023
Leaves with injury
Matthews has exited Sunday's game against the Colts with a knee injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews suffered the injury on a Bijan Robinson 26-yard again, according to McElhaney in a separate Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. The former was slow to get up and make it to the sidelines. He's been replaced by John Leglue at left tackle.
Dec 17, 2023
Ready to play
Matthews (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 10, 2023
Exits with knee injury
Matthews departed during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 14 game against Tampa Bay due to a knee injury and is questionable to return, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews headed to the injury tent early in the contest and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. The left tackle's absence further thins a Falcons offensive line that is already without starters Kaleb McGary (knee) and Drew Dalman (ankle) on Sunday. Tyler Vrabel entered in Matthews' place against the Buccaneers and will presumably finish out the contest if the latter is unable to return.
Mar 14, 2022
Agrees to three-year extension
Matthews and the Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews' extension frees up some essential cap space for the Falcons, while keeping the standout left tackle in the building for the foreseeable future. Per Rapoport, Matthews will receive $52.5 million over the next three seasons, and his salary averages out to $18.5 million per year. The 2014 first-round pick remains the pillar of Atlanta's offensive front.
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