Tennessee Titans announced on Tuesday that they had signed wide receiver Rishard Matthews to a one-year extension. Matthews, who was set to become a free agent after 2018 season, now has a contract for an additional year which will see him receiving $7.75 million for 2019.
According to ESPN, the 28-year old can now earn $1.375 million more through various bonuses in 2018 than he was scheduled to.
It is also important to note that this extra year is a team-option that Titans have to decide on before the end of 2018 season.
#Titans agree to contract extension with WR Rishard Matthews
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This extension finds Rishard Matthews still on the physically unable to perform list. He failed to take part in training camp since it started but was seen running routes. According to Titans’ coach Mike Vrabel, Matthews “simply isn’t ready” to take part in the regular practice.
Rishard Matthews started his career with the Miami Dolphins after being selected in the seventh round of 2012 NFL Draft. He mostly served as a backup with the Dolphins and decided to sign with Tennessee Titans in 2016. In two years with the Titans, Matthews established himself as a reliable receiving option, leading the team with 1,740 receiving yards and 13 touchdown receptions. He also had 118 receptions, being ranked second among all Titans players.
