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The NFL ‘quit on him’ but Panthers TE Jordan Matthews refused to shut door on career

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Practice just started, but Jordan Matthews’ No. 81 jersey is already drenched in sweat.

The 11-year pro — who made a mid-career switch from wide receiver to tight end and was promoted to the Carolina Panthers53-man roster last week — has already gone through a rigorous pre-workout routine.

He drove to Mooresville just before 5 a.