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Jets Place Rishard Matthews on Injured Reserve; Claim OT From Pats Practice Squad

Rishard Matthews’ underwhelming season with the Jets came to an abrupt close when the team was forced to place the receiver on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring in Saturday’s 29-22 loss to the Houston Texans.

The Jets have placed wide receiver Rishard Matthews on IR and signed tackle Eric Smith https://t.co/OmbbLcJJlC pic.twitter.com/zU13l3D6NI

— SNY (@SNYtv) December 18, 2018

Matthews joined the Jets as a free agent earlier this season, but spent the majority of his time on the bench. He had just two receptions for 13 yards.