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Eagles release ex-starting RB Ryan Mathews

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 22: Zach Ertz #86 (bottom left), can't defend teammate Ryan Mathews #24 (C), both of the Philadelphia Eagles, as he is forced out of bounds by Landon Collins #21 (R) as Kelvin Sheppard #91 of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter of the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)

  • The Philadelphia Eagles announced via Twitter they are releasing former starting running back Ryan Mathews. Mathews, who suffered a serious neck injury in December, definitely wants to play in 2017, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan.
  • Mathews started eight games for the Eagles in 2016 and recorded a PFF overall grade of 70.5, equaling the lowest of his career, which came in his rookie year with the San Diego Chargers in 2010.
  • Throughout his career, Mathews has consistently posted a solid PFF elusive rating (a runner's success beyond the point of being helped by his blockers) with a high in 2011 of 41.2, ranking 18th out of 56 eligible running backs, with 35 combined missed tackles during the season.
  • Additionally, Mathews has also demonstrated an ability to make big plays during his career, especially in his time with the Eagles. He had 11 rushes of 15-plus yards in 2016, which culminated in a PFF breakaway percentage (showing runners earn the highest and lowest percentage of their yardage on big plays) of 35.1 percent, ranking 13th out of 53 running backs.

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