Phidarian Mathis Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bills vs Patriots game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 27, 2025
Practices in full Thursday
Mathis (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Mathis has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury after being signed to the active roster Nov. 5. The return to full practice participation is a strong indication that the rotational defensive tackle will be able to take the field for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers.
Nov 26, 2025
Limited Wednesday
Mathis (shoulder) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Alabama product has missed the Bills' last two games due to a shoulder injury, but Wednesday's limited session could be an indication he's nearing a return. Mathis likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Nov 20, 2025
Not yet ready to return
Mathis (shoulder) is inactive for Thursday's Week 12 matchup against Houston.
ANALYSIS
Mathis missed Sunday's win against Tampa Bay due to a shoulder issue. He was limited in practice both Tuesday and Wednesday this week, but he's not yet able to return to game action. Mathis began the campaign on IR due to an unrelated calf injury, and he's played in just three games so far this season.
Nov 19, 2025
Could return in Week 12
Mathis (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old logged back-to-back limited sessions to end the Bills' week of practice, giving himself a chance to return in the Week 12 contest. If active Thursday night, Mathis will likely operate as one of Buffalo's top reserve interior defensive linemen.
Nov 18, 2025
Limited Tuesday
Mathis (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Mathis was unable to suit up for Sunday's Week 11 win over the Bucs, but he appears to have a chance to return for Thursday night against the Texans. Mathis has logged 52 defensive snaps across three appearances this season.
Nov 14, 2025
Won't play vs. Buccaneers
Mathis (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis played a season-high 21 defensive snaps in Week 10 at Miami, but he'll sit out in Week 11 with a shoulder injury. His absence could open up additional reps on the defensive line for veteran Jordan Phillips.
Dec 30, 2024
Claimed by Gang Green
The Jets claimed Mathis off waivers Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis was waived by the Commanders on Saturday after being a healthy scratch in each of the last three games. He'll join the Jets and could suit up for the regular-season finale against the Dolphins on Sunday. Mathis appeared in 12 regular-season games for Washington and accumulated 17 tackles (eight solo) and one pass defense.
Oct 28, 2023
Set for 2023 debut
The Commanders activated Mathis (calf) from the injured reserve list Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis was placed on IR at the end of training camp after he sustained a calf injury in a preseason game. He played in the 2022 season opener but sustained a season-ending injury when he tore his meniscus. Now that he's healthy, the 2022 second-round pick out of Alabama will provide depth at defensive tackle behind the talented duo of Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.
Oct 25, 2023
Designated for return from IR
Washington designated Mathis (calf) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Mathis has missed the Commanders' first seven games of the season with a calf injury he's been tending to since the preseason, but he's finally approaching a return to pads ahead of Week 8. Washington's injury reports over this week will provide more information regarding his availability for that contest.
Aug 30, 2023
Headed to IR
The Commanders placed Mathis (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with the team re-signing center Tyler Larsen. Mathis has been dealing with a calf injury since the Commanders' preseason game against the Browns and will now miss at least the first four games of the 2023 season.
Aug 13, 2023
Dealing with preseason injury
Mathis (calf) was limited in practice Sunday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis tweaked his calf in Friday's preseason win over the Browns. Although he participated in some drills Sunday, he was taking it slow and was not a full participant. He'll work to recover quickly as he tries to make an impact on the 2023 campaign after spending the bulk of his rookie season on IR.
Jun 9, 2023
Full participant at OTAs
Mathis has been fully active at Washington's OTAs this spring, Zach Selby of the Commanders' website reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis was forced to miss the entire 2022 season after he suffered a torn meniscus in September, but he appears to be all set to make his NFL debut in 2023. The defensive tackle was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft and he's expected to operate as a top depth option behind stars Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne on the defensive line in his sophomore campaign.
Sep 16, 2022
Undergoes successful surgery
Mathis (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair his meniscus Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis is set to miss the rest of his rookie season following surgery, but he's expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2023 campaign. During his NFL debut, the second-round pick played three defensive snaps and one special-teams snap but didn't record any counting stats before suffering the injury.
Sep 12, 2022
Officially lands on IR
Mathis (knee) was placed on the Commanders' injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
Mathis is already set to miss the entirety of his rookie season after suffering a torn meniscus during his NFL debut against the Jaguars on Monday. In the second-round pick's absence, veterans Daniel Wise and Efe Obada should take over larger roles at backup defensive tackle.
Sep 12, 2022
Set for season-ending surgery
Mathis (knee) was diagnosed with a torn meniscus Monday and will undergo season-ending surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
After leaving Sunday's win, Mathis underwent an MRI Monday morning, which revealed the tear. The rookie second-round pick played three defensive snaps and one special-teams snap during his NFL debut before suffering the injury. He's expected to make a fully recovery in time for the 2023 season.
Sep 12, 2022
Set for MRI
Mathis (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis was forced out of Sunday's 28-22 win over the Jaguars due to a knee injury, putting his Week 2 availability against the Lions in jeopardy. The results of Monday's MRI will provide the Commanders with more information about the severity of the rookie second-rounder's knee issue, and his chances of being able to take the field next Sunday.
Sep 11, 2022
Won't come back against Jaguars
Mathis (knee) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Mathis will not return after suffering a knee injury early on in Sunday's contest. The 6-foot-4 defensive tackle's next opportunity to play will come against the Lions on Sept. 18.
Sep 11, 2022
Exits with injury
Mathis is questionable to return with a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Mathis appears to have suffered a knee injury during the first half of the Commanders' Week 1 contest against Jacksonville, though the exact nature and severity of this issue is still unclear. With the second-round rookie sidelined, veteran Daniel Wise should step in at backup defensive tackle.
Apr 29, 2022
Heads to Nation's Capital
The Commanders selected Mathis in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 47th overall.
ANALYSIS
Washington's affinity for Alabama defenders is on display again with the Mathis selection. Mathis is a big presence at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds with big hands and long arms. Despite not being a standout athlete, Mathis was a productive part of the Crimson Tide's defense. He racked up 9.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss as a fifth-year senior in 2021. Mathis will settle in behind former Alabama defensive tackles Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen in the middle of the Washington defense.
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