The team later announced that 26-year-old Matthews is being signed to a one-year deal.
The Eagles made Matthews a second-round selection out of Vanderbilt in 2014. He registered 20 receptions for 300 yards with two touchdowns through 14 games and three starts with the Eagles in 2018.
Matthews has caught 270 passes for 3,255 yards with 22 touchdowns through his five NFL seasons. He also spent 2017 with the Buffalo Bills between his two stints with the Eagles.
Championship Sunday predictions: Fans expect Eagles and Bills to meet in Super Bowl LIX
By Site Staff
Jan 26
Each week, 49ers Webzone fans participate in our annual NFL Pick 'Em contest, predicting game-winners across the league. On Sunday, four teams will battle in their respective conference championship games, vying for a spot in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The...
Cowboys hiring former 49ers DC Nick Sorensen as special teams coordinator
By David Bonilla
Jan 27
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Dallas Cowboys are set to hire former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen as their new special teams coordinator.
Sorensen will reunite with new Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The two worked together in...
49ers fans weigh in: Was 2024 a fluke or a warning sign?
By David Bonilla
Jan 29
The San Francisco 49ers missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season. They have been a consistent championship contender in recent years. However, injuries and costly mistakes plagued the team this season, ultimately derailing their postseason hopes.
We polled...
Watch 49ers' George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk score in Pro Bowl flag football game
By David Bonilla
9 hrs
Tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk were among four San Francisco 49ers players who participated in Sunday's Pro Bowl seven-on-seven flag football game in Orlando, Florida. The NFC squad defeated the AFC 76-63 in the high-scoring matchup.
Juszczyk was the first...