Matthews could be on a rep count early in the season, the Titans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews resumed practicing last Monday, but that's a relatively short turnaround for a wideout coming off of a knee injury that cost him all of training camp and most of the preseason. Though he should still be involved in the offense early on, there's a chance his production will be limited as he eases back into the rotation. When healthy, he will likely start at receiver opposite Corey Davis.

Matthews (knee), who was removed from the PUP list Sunday, practiced Monday, the Tennessean reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews' previously-mysterious absence was finally chalked up to a torn meniscus, but his return to the field Monday puts him on track to be good to go for the Titans' season-opener against the Vikings. He's listed as starting wideout on the team's depth chart along with rising young talent Corey Davis, though 2017 third-rounder Taywan Taylor should also be key factor in the team's receiving corps as well.

Matthews (knee) has been cleared to practice after passing a physical, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is reportedly bouncing back from a torn meniscus, but he's apparently past that issue and has been removed from the Titans' PUP list. Now that he's slated to return to the field, Matthews will now go about cementing his role in the team's wideout rotation. Second-year player Corey Davis is generating plenty of preseason buzz, but a healthy Matthews can provide a solid fantasy floor for those draft him or bid on him in auctions. He's caught a total of 118 passes over the course of 30 games in his past two seasons with the Titans.

Though Matthews is reportedly bouncing back from a torn meniscus, he could come off the Titans' PUP list as early as next week, according to PaulKuharsky.com.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, which the Titans have not confirmed, Matthews underwent a procedure to address the issue in the first week of August. Prior to this nugget, news regarding Matthews' health had been scarce, but on the plus side, he's evidently nearing a return to action and the contract extension the wideout signed recently is a good indication that the Titans aren't overly concerned about his knee issue. Per the Titans' official site, Matthews ran some routes before Thursday's practice, which represents another positive indicator with regard to his chances of suiting up for Week 1 action.

Coach Mike Vrabel said he expects Matthews (undisclosed) to be ready for practice soon, Travis Haney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vrabel didn't actually provide a timeline, leaving us with a bit more guess work when it comes to Matthews, who has been dealing with an unspecified injury since May and is currently on the PUP list. The Titans did provide a strong hint Tuesday that the injury isn't overly serious, signing Matthews to a one-year, $7.75 million extension that also adds $875,000 in roster bonuses and $500,000 in incentives for 2018. The 28-year-old has vastly outperformed the three-year, $15 million contract he signed in March 2016, catching 118 of 195 targets for 1,740 yards (8.9 per target) and 13 touchdowns in 30 games with the Titans. Matthews still has time to get ready for the regular-season opener, but it'll be a challenge if he isn't back at practice by next week.

Matthews (undisclosed) signed a one-year extension that also gives him the opportunity to earn an extra $1.375 million this upcoming season, ESPN.com's Field Yates reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports only mentioned a one-year, $7.75 million team option for 2019, which wouldn't make any sense from Matthews' perspective. It turns out the new deal also includes up to $875,000 in per-game roster bonuses and $500,000 in incentives for 2018, along with more than $1 million worth of incentives for 2019. This still doesn't explain why Matthews is on the PUP list, as a contract holdout doesn't provide grounds for the designation. However, the contract provides a strong hint that the Titans aren't overly concerned by Matthews' undisclosed injury, even though he hasn't practiced since May. With any luck, the new contract might inspire team or player to comment on the undisclosed injury.

Matthews (undisclosed) has agreed to a one-year extension for 2019, signing a team option with a base value of $7.75 million Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

At first glance it might seem that this explains Matthews' mysterious absence from practice, but it wouldn't make much sense for a player to end a holdout for a one-year deal that's merely a team option. It's possible there are other details that haven't yet been reported, and it's also possible Matthews really is dealing with an injury. Whatever the case, this could be the first step toward the Titans finally providing some information on the situation. Matthews hasn't practiced with the team since May.

Matthews (undisclosed) still isn't practicing, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The non-update Matthews update is becoming a weekly tradition. Neither the wideout nor his team has provided any information on the injury, but it's increasingly clear he won't play in any games this preseason. Matthews has been dealing with the undisclosed injury for at least three months, with the initial report coming during OTAs in May. Corey Davis is left without competition for the No. 1 WR throne in Tennessee, with Taywan Taylor emerging as a favorite for the No. 2 job.

Matthews (undisclosed) is on the sideline watching Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been nearly three months since an issue was first reported and the Titans still haven't provided any details on the location or severity of Matthews' injury. With no signs of an impending return, the team seems to be moving forward with Corey Davis and Taywan Taylor as the starting wide receivers. Tajae Sharpe, Michael Campanaro (undisclosed) and Darius Jennings are the top candidates for the No. 3 role.

Matthews (undisclosed) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews was first reported to be dealing with an injury during OTAs in late May, and the Titans still aren't willing to provide any details. He's been on the PUP list since the beginning of training camp, with nothing to suggest that a return is imminent. Prospective fantasy owners need to start bracing for the possibility Matthews isn't ready for the start of the season. Taywan Taylor has been getting most of the first-team work during training camp, with Michael Campanaro and Tajae Sharpe also mixing in.