John Matthews (American football)

John Matthews (born July 19, 1986) is an American football wide receiver formerly of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at University of San Diego.

He has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Matthews was claimed of waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 21, 2010. He was cut on September 4, 2010, but signed on to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 5, 2010. He was elevated to the active roster in time for the week 1 game against the Denver Broncos. He was released on September 16, 2010. Matthews was later resigned to the Jaguars' practice squad. Prior to Jacksonville's week 10 game against the Houston Texans, he was elevated to the active roster.

He was waived on August 13, 2011.

Miami Dolphins
Matthews signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 16, 2011, and was released on September 2, 2011, becoming a free agent.

San Francisco 49ers
Matthews was signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2011. On November 15, 2011, Matthews was released from the 49ers' practice squad, when safety Mark Legree was signed to practice squad, but was resigned on November 29, 2011. He was released from the 49ers on May 14, 2012.

Personal
He resides in Littleton, Colorado. He attended Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado.