Matt Hazel WR FA Tue 9/11/18 9:37 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (undisclosed) was waived off injured reserve Tuesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
It is unclear what injury Hazel is dealing with, but he reverted to the teams injured reserve during the preseason. Assuming he goes unclaimed, he will now be free to find a new playing spot instead of watching the season from the sideline.
Matt Hazel WR FA Sat 8/25/18 3:21 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hazel was waived by the Colts on Thursday. Barring a settlement, the wide receiver is likely stuck on injured reserve for the remainder of the league year.
Matt Hazel WR FA Thu 8/23/18 12:34 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (undisclosed) was waived by the Colts on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Should Hazel clear waivers he'll revert to injured reserve. Hazel appeared in nine games for the Browns last season before joining the Colts this offseason.
Matt Hazel WR FA Sun 8/12/18 9:00 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel signed with the Colts on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hazel's signing comes on the heels of rookie receiver Deon Cain tearing his ACL. Hazel has only played in nine games since coming into the league in 2014, with four of those games coming with Indianapolis last season. The 26-year-old has spent time on the Colts's practice squad as well, meaning he likely faces less of a learning curve with the offensive scheme than some of the other newcomers on the roster.
Matt Hazel WR FA Mon 4/30/18 3:29 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel was waived by the Browns on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hazel signed his restricted free agent tender with the Browns just two weeks ago, but he'll now be placed on waivers. After the wideout likely goes unclaimed, he'll end up being an unrestricted free agent and look to latch on to a team before the start of training camp.
Matt Hazel WR FA Mon 4/16/18 8:49 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel signed his restricted free agent tender with Cleveland on Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite four seasons in the league, Hazel has appeared in just nine career games for the Dolphins, Colts and Browns, respectively. The 26-year-old has a chance to make the final roster should he perform well during the preseason. If he does make the roster, expect Hazel to function as a specials teams asset.
Matt Hazel WR FA Wed 12/27/17 7:24 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (hamstring) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hazel missed the last four games with this hamstring ailment. The fourth-year pro played a total of 11 offensive snaps this season for the Colts, making one catch for one yard. Being listed as the No. 6 wideout in Cleveland keeps Hazel off fantasy radars.
Matt Hazel WR FA Sun 12/24/17 12:03 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Hazel is sixth on the Browns' depth chart at receiver, so it's unlikely that he would be active in Week 16 even if the hamstring weren't an issue.
Matt Hazel WR FA Fri 12/22/17 7:56 PM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Hazel was a limited participant in practice this week after sitting out last Sunday's loss to the Ravens. The 25-year-old will aim to make his season debut against the Bears, but is unlikely to play a major role in the passing game, regardless of whether he is able to suit up.
Matt Hazel WR FA Sun 12/17/17 11:52 AM
Matt Hazel
WR FA
Hazel (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Signed by the Browns off the Indianapolis practice squad Wednesday, Hazel wasn't expected to have a significant role in the passing game, even if he were healthy. He'll look to continue building rapport with his new team in the coming week.