Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Mon 12/30/24 4:33 PM

The Jets claimed Mathis off waivers Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Sat 10/28/23 3:15 PM

The Commanders activated Mathis (calf) from the injured reserve list Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Wed 10/25/23 1:29 PM

Washington designated Mathis (calf) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Wed 8/30/23 7:43 PM

The Commanders placed Mathis (calf) on injured reserve Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Sun 8/13/23 12:18 PM

Mathis (calf) was limited in practice Sunday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Fri 6/9/23 5:20 PM

Mathis has been fully active at Washington's OTAs this spring, Zach Selby of the Commanders' website reports.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Fri 9/16/22 1:51 PM

Mathis (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair his meniscus Friday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Mon 9/12/22 4:34 PM

Mathis (knee) was placed on the Commanders' injured reserve Monday.
EDGE 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.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Mon 9/12/22 1:41 PM

Mathis (knee) was diagnosed with a torn meniscus Monday and will undergo season-ending surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE 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 full recovery in time for the 2023 season.

Phidarian Mathis
IL/DT NYJ (9)
Mon 9/12/22 11:38 AM

Mathis (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE 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, as well as his chances of being able to take the field next Sunday.