Jets Place Rishard Matthews on Injured Reserve; Claim OT From Pats Practice Squad

By Glenn Naughton Posted On December 19, 2018

Rishard Matthews’ underwhelming season with the Jets came to an abrupt close when the team was forced to place the receiver on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring in Saturday’s 29-22 loss to the Houston Texans.

The Jets have placed wide receiver Rishard Matthews on IR and signed tackle Eric Smith https://t.co/OmbbLcJJlC pic.twitter.com/zU13l3D6NI

— SNY (@SNYtv) December 18, 2018

Matthews joined the Jets as a free agent earlier this season, but spent the majority of his time on the bench. He had just two receptions for 13 yards.

To replace Matthews, the Jets signed offensive tackle Eric Smith from the New England Patriots practice squad. Smith, a 6′ 4” 308 pound Virginia product, has spent time on the Dolphins and Patriots practice squads before joining the Jets.

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Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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