Rishard Matthews released by Titans ahead of Eagles game

The Eagles will have one less receiver to game plan for on Sunday against the Titans, with news that Rishard Matthews asked the team for his release on Wednesday night, citing a lack of play time and targets. The team is officially granting his request to be released contemplating whether they could make a trade instead.

“I’ve been the leading receiver for two years,” Matthews continued, according to A to Z Sports Nashville. “Then all of a sudden I’m barely playing and not even starting. Using my injury as the scapegoat. Look at number of snaps and targets.”

Perhaps making the decision even more surprising, was Matthews having signed a contract extension just before training camp through 2019.

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