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Lions | Rashean Mathis retiring Tue Feb 16, 02:16 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis announced his retirement Tuesday, Feb. 16.
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Lions | Rock City or bust for Rashean Mathis Tue Jan 5, 08:33 AM
Detroit Lions FS Rashean Mathis said he'll play for the Lions or retire in 2016. Mathis (concussion) said he's fully recovered from the concussion that ended his season.
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Lions | Crezdon Butler on roster Sun Nov 15, 04:25 AM
Detroit Lions CB Crezdon Butler is now on the 53-man roster to take the place of CB Rashean Mathis (concussion), who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Nov. 14.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis to IR Sat Nov 14, 05:30 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (concussion) was placed on Reserve/Injured Saturday, Nov. 14, ending his season.
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Lions | Detroit's Week 10 injury report Fri Nov 13, 05:36 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (concussion) has been ruled out in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. S Isa Abdul-Quddus (foot) is questionable, while S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), LB Travis Lewis (groin), CB Darius Slay (head) and CB Josh Wilson (neck) are probable. Abdul-Quddus and Mathis didn't practice Friday, Nov. 13, while the others all practiced in full.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 10 Thu Nov 12, 04:23 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 12. S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), LB Travis Lewis (groin) and CBs Darius Slay (head) and Josh Wilson (neck) participated fully.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis in concussion protocol Thu Nov 12, 01:50 AM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, the team said Wednesday, Nov. 11. He still needs to be cleared for light exercise.
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Lions | Wednesday practice report for Week 10 Wed Nov 11, 05:54 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. LB Travis Lewis (groin) was limited. CBs Darius Slay (head) and Josh Wilson (neck) and S James Ihedigbo (shoulder) participated fully.
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Lions | Detroit's Week 8 inactives Sun Nov 1, 08:03 AM
The Detroit Lions have declared OT Corey Robinson, LB DeAndre Levy, DL Gabe Wright, DL Khyri Thornton, CB Rashean Mathis, WR T.J. Jones, TE Tim Wright inactive for Week 8.
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Lions | Friday injury report for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 02:56 PM
Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy (hip) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs in London. OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) is questionable, while P Sam Martin (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (illness), TE Brandon Pettigrew (elbow) and LB Stephen Tulloch (illness) are probable. Levy didn't practice Friday, Oct. 30. Mathis and Waddle were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 8 Thu Oct 29, 05:38 PM
Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy (hip) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 29. CB Rashean Mathis (illness) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) were limited, while P Sam Martin (knee), TE Brandon Pettigrew (elbow) and LB Stephen Tulloch (illness) practiced in full.
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Lions | Friday injury report for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:14 PM
Detroit Lions DT Haloti Ngata (calf) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. S James Ihedigbo (quadriceps) and OG Larry Warford (ankle) are questionable, while DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder), LB DeAndre Levy (hip), LB Travis Lewis (ankle), P Sam Martin (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (calf), OT Corey Robinson (ankle) and CB Darius Slay (quadriceps) are probable. Ngata did not practice Friday, Oct. 9. Warford, Ihedigbo, Martin and Slay were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 5 Thu Oct 8, 05:12 PM
Detroit Lions LB Travis Lewis (ankle), DT Haloti Ngata (calf) and OG Larry Warford (ankle) did not take part in practice Thursday, Oct. 8. DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder), S James Ihedigbo (quadriceps) and P Sam Martin (knee) were limited, while LB DeAndre Levy (hip), CB Rashean Mathis (calf) and OT Corey Robinson (ankle) practiced in full.
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Lions | Wednesday practice report for Week 5 Wed Oct 7, 04:46 PM
Detroit Lions LB Travis Lewis (ankle) and DT Haloti Ngata (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 7. DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder), S James Ihedigbo (quadriceps), P Sam Martin (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (calf) and OG Larry Warford (ankle) were limited. LB DeAndre Levy (hip), WR Lance Moore (ankle) and OT Corey Robinson (ankle) were full participants.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis agrees to terms Wed Mar 18, 01:18 PM
Free-agent CB Rashean Mathis (Lions) has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, March 18, on a two-year deal worth $3.5 million, according to a source. He is scheduled to make $2 million in 2015.
| Footballguys view: Mathis was arguably the best corner remaining on the open market. The Lions needed to find a starter opposite Darius Slay, and they felt Mathis was worth keeping around. Mathis won't count that much against the cap, and he should be able to provide the team with quality play. Last year, Mathis finished the season as the 12th-best corner in the league, according to Pro Football Focus. |
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Lions | Want to bring back Rashean Mathis Sat Feb 21, 02:46 AM
Free-agent CB Rashean Mathis (Lions) is wanted back on the team by general manager Martin Mayhew, who praised Mathis for his position versatility.
| Footballguys view: Mathis has rejuvenated his career with the Lions, and bringing him back would make a lot of sense. A 16-game starter in 2014, Mathis graded out as the 12th-best cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus. He racked up 51 tackles, nine pass breakups and one interception. |
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Lions | Rashean Mathis checks back in Sun Jan 4, 07:31 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (quadriceps) was able to check back into the wild-card game Sunday, Jan. 4, against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter. He left earlier due to a quadriceps injury.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis nursing injury Sun Jan 4, 05:44 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (quadriceps) left the wild-card game Sunday, Jan. 4, against the Dallas Cowboys due to a quadriceps injury.
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Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. OT Riley Reiff (knee) is questionable, while S James Ihedigbo (knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion), DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow), DE George Johnson (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) and S Glover Quin (back) are probable. Fairley and Warford didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. Reiff and Palmer were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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Lions | Tuesday practice report Tue Nov 25, 04:55 PM
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 25. S James Ihedigbo (knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion), DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow), DE George Johnson (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) and S Glover Quin (back) were limited.
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Lions | Monday practice report Mon Nov 24, 04:30 PM
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), S James Ihedigbo (knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion), OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Monday, Nov. 24. DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow), DE George Johnson (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) and S Glover Quin (back) were limited. The Lions didn't officially practice Monday, so the designations are an estimation.
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Lions | Darius Slay, Rashean Mathis to start Fri Jun 13, 03:46 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis are expected to be the starting cornerbacks now that CB Chris Houston has been released.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis to re-signs Mon Apr 14, 12:44 PM
The Detroit Lions will re-sign CB Rashean Mathis to an undisclosed one-year deal, according to a league source. Mathis started 13 games last year and recorded 47 tackles.
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Lions | Interested in re-signing Rashean Mathis Mon Mar 24, 03:50 PM
The Detroit Lions are talking about re-signing CB Rashean Mathis.
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Lions | Friday injury report for Week 17 Fri Dec 27, 06:43 PM
Detroit Lions OT LaAdrian Waddle (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17. CBs Dwight Bentley (concussion) and Chris Houston (toe, illness) are doubtful. CB Jonte Green (shoulder) is questionable. S Louis Delmas (knee), OG Dylan Gandy (illness), LB DeAndre Levy (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (illness), CB Darius Slay (knee) and S John Wendling (ankle) are probable. Bentley, Delmas, Green, Levy and Waddle did not practice Friday, Dec. 27. Houston and Wendling were limited while the others practiced in full.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 17 Thu Dec 26, 05:49 PM
Detroit Lions CB Dwight Bentley (concussion), OG Dylan Gandy (illness), CB Chris Houston (toe, illness), LB DeAndre Levy (foot), OT LaAdrian Waddle (ankle) and S John Wendling (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 26. S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Jonte Green (shoulder), DE Israel Idonije (neck) and CB Darius Slay (knee) were limited. CB Rashean Mathis (illness) practiced in full.
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Lions | Wednesday's Week 17 practice report Wed Dec 25, 08:43 PM
Detroit Lions CB Bill Bentley (concussion), FS Louis Delmas (knee), TE Dorin Dickerson (concussion), LB DeAndre Levy (foot), S John Wendling (ankle) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (ankle) each did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. CB Chris Houston (toe), DE Israel Idonije (neck) and CB Darius Slay (knee) were listed limited participants, while CB Rashean Mathis (illness) was a full participant.
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Lions | Week 16 Inactives Sun Dec 22, 02:34 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared TE Brandon Pettigrew, CB Chris Houston, QB Kellen Moore, OG Leroy Harris, RB Mikel Leshoure, CB Rashean Mathis, C Rodney Austin inactive for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Joseph Fauria will get a longer look this week with Pettigrew out. He's a viable desperation play at tight end. Calvin Johnson is active and safe to play, which is also great news for Matthew Stafford owners. |
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Lions | Friday injury report for Week 16 Fri Dec 20, 04:19 PM
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay (knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 16. LB DeAndre Levy (foot), CB Chris Houston (toe) and CB Rashean Mathis (illness) are listed as questionable. FS Louis Delmas (knee), FS John Wendling (ankle) and P Sam Martin (groin) are listed as probable. Levy, Mathis and Delmas did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 20, while the other players were limited during practice.
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Lions | Thursday practice report for Week 16 Thu Dec 19, 05:01 PM
Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (illness), CB Darius Slay (knee) and S John Wendling (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Chris Houston (toe) and P Sam Martin (groin) were limited.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis could work as nickel back Sat Nov 9, 08:36 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis could work as the nickel back in the team's Week 10 game if CB Bill Bentley (knee) is not able to play.
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Lions | Darius Slay likely to start Sat Nov 9, 09:00 AM
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay is likely to start in the team's Week 10 game. CB Rashean Mathis practiced at nickel all week, giving Slay the opportunity to start.
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Lions | Five probable Fri Oct 25, 05:05 PM
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (groin), LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle), DT Andre Fluellen (concussion) and RB Theo Riddick (concussion) are probable for Week 8. Delmas did not practice Friday, Oct. 25, Fluellen and Riddick practiced in full while the others were limited participants.
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Lions | Six limited Thu Oct 24, 05:07 PM
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Andre Fluellen (concussion), OT Jason Fox (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (groin), LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle) and OT Riley Reiff (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Lions | Two limited during practice Wed Oct 23, 04:40 PM
Detroit Lions OT Jason Fox (knee) and CB Rashean Mathis (groin) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 23.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis questionable to return Sun Oct 20, 03:43 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (groin) is questionable to return to Week 7's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering a groin injury.
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Lions | Three defensive players probable for Week 7 Fri Oct 18, 06:25 PM
Detroit Lions LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle), CB Rashean Mathis (groin) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) are listed as probable for Week 7. Delmas did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 18, while the other two were limited.
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Lions | Two limited Thu Oct 17, 04:45 PM
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee) and CB Rashean Mathis (groin) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 17.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis limited Wed Oct 16, 06:01 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis considered day to day Sun Oct 13, 11:09 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (groin) injured his groin in the first half of the Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns and he did not return. CB Darius Slay replaced Mathis at right cornerback for the remainder of the game, and reportedly played well.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis suffers groin injury Sun Oct 13, 02:09 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (groin) is questionable to return to Week 6's game against the Cleveland Browns after suffering a groin injury.
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Lions | Eight players listed as probable Fri Oct 4, 05:41 PM
Detroit Lions WR Patrick Edwards (ankle), OG Rob Sims (shoulder), OT Jason Fox (groin), DE Ezekiel Ansah (abdomen), DE Israel Idonije (hamstring), LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle), CB Rashean Mathis (head) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) are listed as probable for Week 5. Delmas did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 4, Ansah and Palmer were limited and the other players fully practiced.
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Lions | Three practice in full Thu Oct 3, 06:27 PM
Detroit Lions WR Patrick Edwards (ankle), OT Jason Fox (groin) and CB Rashean Mathis (head) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Lions | Three fully practice Wed Oct 2, 04:28 PM
Detroit Lions WR Patrick Edwards (ankle), OT Jason Fox (groin) and CB Rashean Mathis (head) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis doesn't have concussion Mon Sep 30, 01:56 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (head) did not suffer a concussion in the team's Week 4 game, but he was held out for three quarters as a precaution. Mathis wasn't showing signs of a concussion during a workout Monday, Sept. 30. He is likely to play in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers barring a setback this week.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis suffered concussion Mon Sep 30, 12:21 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (concussion) suffered a concussion in the Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears and he did not return.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis suffers possible head injury Sun Sep 29, 02:52 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis (head) suffered a possible head injury during Week 4's game against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but was being evaluated on the sideline. Mathis eventually began walking around on the sideline while carrying a helmet but he is expected to be evaluated again at halftime.
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Lions | Darius Slay loses job Mon Sep 23, 08:10 AM
Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay has lost his starting job to CB Rashean Mathis. Slay played only on special teams in Week 3.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis could get start Sat Sep 21, 12:14 PM
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis could start at cornerback Week 3 because CB Darius Slay has struggled at times during the first two weeks.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis helps his cause Tue Aug 20, 08:35 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis continued to see work at nickelback in practice Tuesday, Aug. 20. He can play nickel, outside cornerback and safety, but it appears his best opportunity to contribute will be beating out CB Bill Bentley at nickel. Mathis helped his cause for a bigger role with an interception on a deep pass in practice Tuesday.
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