1. Rishard Andre Matthews was born on October 12,1989 and is an American former professional football wide receiver.
24 Facts About Rishard Matthews
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Rishard Matthews played college football for the University of Nevada, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Rishard Matthews played for the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets.
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Rishard Matthews attended Saddleback High School and lettered for the basketball team, averaging 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.3 blocks and 2.3 steals.
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Rishard Matthews initially signed a letter of intent committing to the University of Oregon.
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Rishard Matthews attended Bakersfield College before transferring to the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Rishard Matthews was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round with the 227th overall selection of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Rishard Matthews finished the Thursday Night Football game with one catch for 19 yards.
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Rishard Matthews was one of only four receivers to make the final 53-man roster in 2013.
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Rishard Matthews was a second-year player adding to the likes of Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline, and Brandon Gibson.
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Rishard Matthews had his first two-touchdown game in another losing effort against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 11,2013.
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Rishard Matthews finished the Monday Night Football game with 120 yards on 11 receptions.
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Rishard Matthews proved to be a reliable target, specifically in the Miami win against the New England Patriots on December 15,2013.
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The 2013 season came to an end with Rishard Matthews contributing 41 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns.
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The 2014 campaign was a lackluster performance for Rishard Matthews, who had emerged in 2013 as a reliable target, with the season ending prematurely for Rishard Matthews when off-field conduct resulted in his suspension for the final game against the New York Jets.
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On November 30,2015, Rishard Matthews suffered multiple fractured ribs in the Miami Dolphins' Week 12 loss to the New York Jets.
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On January 2,2016, Rishard Matthews was placed on injured reserve.
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On March 9,2016, Rishard Matthews signed a three-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.
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Rishard Matthews led the Titans in both receiving yards and touchdowns.
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Rishard Matthews finished with his time with the Titans with a total of 121 receptions, 1,751 receiving yards, and 13 receiving touchdowns.
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On October 23,2018, Rishard Matthews signed with the New York Jets.
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Rishard Matthews played in five games recording just two catches for 13 yards before being placed on injured reserve on December 18,2018.
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On June 13,2019, Rishard Matthews signed with the New Orleans Saints.
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Rishard Matthews was released on August 10,2019, after leaving camp.