The Washington Commanders selected Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton at No. 36 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 304-pound Newton was a three-year starter for the Fighting Illini, twice earning first-team All-Big Ten conference and was also a two-time All-American.
Commanders rookie DT Phidarian Mathis has played a total of 206 defensive snaps through two seasons so far in his career due to injuries. The former second-round pick knows he has to turn things around if he wants to remain with the team next season.
Washington defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis hasn’t exactly lived up to expectations since being picked No. 47 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. As a rookie, Mathis injured his knee on the third play of his NFL career and missed the remainder of the season.
Big Phil’s back! The Washington Commanders announced several roster moves that were expected. LB Cody Barton(high-ankle sprain) and Saahdiq Charles(calf) were both injured during last week’s loss to the Giants, and both players were placed on injured reserve today.
The Washington Commanders designated defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis for return from the injured reserve. This move opens a 21-day window to practice with the team before he can be added to the active roster.
The Commanders did not have much of a chance to deploy their set of Alabama alums at defensive tackle last season. Phidarian Mathis, a 2022 second-round pick, was lost for the season in Week 1.
The injury bug is already biting the Washington Commanders. Defensive end Efe Obada and defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis were each placed on the IR on Thursday.
Phidarian Mathis will end up missing 20 of his first 21 NFL games. After going down in Week 1 of last season, the former second-round pick is back on IR.
The Washington Commanders announced they have placed DE Efe Obada and DT Phidarian Mathis on injured reserve. Washington officially signed LB Jabril Cox to the practice squad and re-signed C Tyler Larsen and DT Abdullah Anderson. Obada, 31, signed on with the Cowboys back in 2015.
With the latest injury news on second-year lineman Phidarian Mathis, John Ridgeway has an opportunity further to cement himself as Washingtons' go-to run defender.
Big Phil sidelined again The Washington Commanders continue to make roster moves after yesterday’s cutdown deadline. Two players were released that the team wanted to bring back after the initial 53-man roster was announced.
It seems that Washington Commanders second-year defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis can't catch a break. After a knee injury during Week 1 of last season that ruled him out for the entire year, Phidarian Mathis was finally back in "proper" action against the Cleveland Browns (0-1) on Saturday night.
Taken in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders, defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis was ready to take his chance. However, the football gods can be cruel at times, and in his first-ever start against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Mathis suffered a knee injury that would put a very early end to his season.
The Washington Commanders placed rookie defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on injured reserve and signed former Michigan defensive linemen Donovan Jeter.
Mathis will reportedly undergo surgery for a torn meniscus.
With two defensive tackles potentially down, head coach Ron Rivera said the team is already looking at adding a couple of young defensive tackles.
Mathis suffered the injury on the Commanders’ second defensive series.
The Commanders have come to terms with two defensive draftees.
Alabama defensive tackle Phidarian 'Phil' Mathis becomes the latest Alabama defensive player drafted to Washington as the Commanders selected Mathis in the second round as the No.
2022 Raiders Draft Prospect Profile Name: Phidarian Mathis Position: Defensive Lineman School: The University of Alabama Height:6’4″ Weight: 312 pounds Stats Run Stopping When Mathis clogs the run lanes, occupying multiple blockers, he does so, by moving forward.
MOBILE, Ala. — Ahead of the 2022 Senior Bowl, Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis was the featured athlete representing the American team on Tuesday morning.
Mathis posted career-highs in tackles (50), tackles for loss (10.5) and sacks (9.0) during the 2021 season.
After accepting an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl last month, Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis made his departure from the Crimson Tide official Wednesday night when he announced he will be declaring for this year’s NFL Draft over social media.
Whether he starts or not, Alabama redshirt-senior defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis will play a key role on the Crimson Tide's defense. As such, he was sent to Hoover for SEC Media Days where he addressed a number of topics.
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