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Former Alabama DL carted off field during first NFL game
By Andrew Olson
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Former Alabama DL Phidarian Mathis had an unfortunate early ending in his first NFL regular-season game.
Mathis, in his rookie season with the Washington Commanders, had to be carted off the field in Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Walker was reportedly grabbing the back of his left knee after being rolled up on.
Phidarian Mathis got rolled up on and grabbed at the back of his left knee. Carted off the field. Not good. pic.twitter.com/JXb5E0zkUi
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) September 11, 2022
Mathis was with the Crimson Tide for 5 seasons (2017-21). He earned second-team All-SEC recognition for his 2021 season, which included 50 tackles, 10.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks.
In the 2022 NFL Draft, Mathis was selected No. 47 overall in round 2 by the Commanders. Hopefully, we see Mathis back on the field soon.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
