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Matthews, a 2014 first-round pick, signed a three-year extension ahead of the 2022 campaign and is a stalwart at left tackle. The 31-year-old currently holds the NFL's longest active streak with 144 consecutive games played. Read Past Outlooks

Agrees to three-year extension
Matthews and the Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Matthews' extension frees up some essential cap space for the Falcons, while keeping the standout left tackle in the building for the foreseeable future. Per Rapoport, Matthews will receive $52.5 million over the next three seasons, and his salary averages out to $18.5 million per year. The 2014 first-round pick remains the pillar of Atlanta's offensive front.
Matthews' extension frees up some essential cap space for the Falcons, while keeping the standout left tackle in the building for the foreseeable future. Per Rapoport, Matthews will receive $52.5 million over the next three seasons, and his salary averages out to $18.5 million per year. The 2014 first-round pick remains the pillar of Atlanta's offensive front.
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Matthew signed a three-year, $52.5 million extension this offseason and will slot in as the Falcons' left tackle for the foreseeable future.
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Restructures contract
Matthews had his contract restructured Saturday to provide the Falcons $7.95 million in cap space, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Suits up for 16 games in 2020
Matthews logged his 16th start of the season during Atlanta's 44-27 Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Playing Week 2
Matthews (knee) is active Week 2 against Dallas.
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On track for Week 2
Matthews (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Questionable against Cowboys
Matthews is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
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