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    Cliff Matthews

    CliffMatthews

    • Defensive Lineman
    • Birthdate
      8/5/1989
    • College
      South Carolina
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 7, Pk 230 (ATL)
    • Birthplace
      Cheraw, SC

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    • SOLO
      20
    • SACK
      0
    • FF
      0
    • INT
      0
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      • Matt Ryan, Falcons believe they're better equipped not to fail again
        • 10Y
        • Vaughn McClure
        Matt Ryan
        • Tampa Bay Buccaneers waive Kenny Bell, keep Evan Spencer and four undrafted rookies
          • 10Y
          • Jenna Laine
          Kenny Bell
          • Bucs' 53-man roster projection complicated by injuries at WR, OL, LB
            • 10Y
            • Jenna Laine
            J.R. Sweezy
            • Atlanta Falcons release 11, including big-play threat Antone Smith
              • 11Y
              • Vaughn McClure
              Antone Smith
              • Fates of Jon Asamoah, Dezmen Southward next up for Falcons
                • 11Y
                • Vaughn McClure
                Jon Asamoah
                • Dezmen Southward, Rex Grossman don't make projected Falcons' cuts
                  • 11Y
                  • Vaughn McClure
                  Dezmen Southward, Bilal Powell
                  • Time for Falcons' backup quarterback plan to take shape
                    • 11Y
                    • Vaughn McClure
                    Rex Grossman
                    • Peter Konz (knee) injury settlement gets Falcons to 75-man limit
                      • 11Y
                      • Vaughn McClure
                      Peter Konz
                      • Setting the schedule for Day 14 of practice at Falcons' training camp
                        • 11Y
                        • Vaughn McClure
                        John Bazemore
                        • Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman limited in return to Falcons practice
                          • 11Y
                          • Vaughn McClure
                          Devonta Freeman

                        NFL News

                        Hurts: Nothing can take away what Eagles, Brown accomplished

                        Hurts: Nothing can take away what Eagles, Brown accomplished

                        Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the A.J. Brown trade for the first time since it became official Wednesday, briefly focusing on what they achieved during their four years together before spinning things forward.
                        2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Jordan Love shows off big arm

                        2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Jordan Love shows off big arm

                        Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
                        Lamar Jackson touts new Ravens offense under OC Declan Doyle

                        Lamar Jackson touts new Ravens offense under OC Declan Doyle

                        After the Ravens wrapped up their minicamp Wednesday, Lamar Jackson expressed excitement over the future of the new offense under coordinator Declan Doyle. "I feel like there's going to be a lot of explosiveness this year," the QB said.
                        Cardinals rookie DL Proctor tears meniscus, season in doubt

                        Cardinals rookie DL Proctor tears meniscus, season in doubt

                        Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor tore a meniscus during OTAs and will miss "quite a bit of time," coach Mike LaFleur said Wednesday.
                        Highest-paid NFL players: Most guaranteed money at every position

                        Highest-paid NFL players: Most guaranteed money at every position

                        We have seen a fair share of massive contracts in the NFL. So who tops the highest-paid list at every position as of today?
                        QB Deshaun Watson eager to start again for Browns after injury

                        QB Deshaun Watson eager to start again for Browns after injury

                        Browns QB Deshaun Watson spoke to reporters Wednesday after Cleveland's second day of mandatory minicamp, marking his first comments since he ruptured his right Achilles tendon on Oct. 20, 2024.
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