09-05-2025
Former Eagles star's recent release may signal that retirement is near
Former Eagles star's recent release may signal that retirement is near Former Eagles second-round pick Jordan Matthews could look to retire after getting released by the Panthers
Depending on where they are from (Oakland, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas), there's an old saying you may have heard from fans of The Silver and Black. "Once a Raider, always a Raider". That's respectable. There's not really a Philadelphia Eagles parallel, but we've seen the same attitude by Birds fans for years.
Brian Dawkins is a superhero. Jason Kelce won't ever have to buy a drink or meal in Philly unless he wants to pick up the tab. Even role players can attest to the love of football's most loyal fan base. How often have you watched a non-Eagles game because of a former player or an old coach?
Jordan Matthews will never be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He won't be in the Eagles Hall of Fame either, but after three stints with this team (2014-16, 2018, 2019), he's earned his wings. That being said, he earns a tip of the cap after being part of a recent update.
Jordan Matthews's recent release may have hinted that retirement is nearing.
Philadelphia selected Jordan Matthews with the 42nd selection during Round 2 of the 2014 NFL Draft. He's since hauled in 249 receptions in an Eagles jersey and 274 catches overall. None were more exciting than a sudden-death overtime winner vs. the hated Dallas Cowboys in 2015.
He's spent the past two seasons in Charlotte with the Carolina Panthers, but the announcement no NFL star wants to hear has come. They have released him as part of a wave of veteran cuts, including Jadeveon Clowney's release.
Might this signal the end? It would seem that way. He's 32 years old, and after only appearing in five games over the past two seasons, he hasn't played a full NFL season since 2015. Though he has had a nice run, we fear retirement may be nearing.
If this is the end, he leaves the game having racked up 3,288 yards in 81 career regular-season games with 47 starts. He has 22 regular-season TDs on his resume. He also notched one postseason reception for 37 yards and another trip to the end zone.
