Rashean Mathis News: Pro Sports Daily

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November 7

Jacksonville Times-Union

"This time, the lineup shuffling should be a welcome occurrence. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said Friday that cornerback Rashean Mathis will start Sunday against the Chiefs, along with rookie left tackle Eugene Monroe. Mathis sat out last week because of a broken left index finger. Monroe didn't start at Tennessee because the team opted to go with veteran Tra Thomas, who had experienced success earlier this season against Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch. Mathis' return means Reggie Nelson will resume his role as a starter at safety opposite Gerald Alexander. Monroe joins a starting offensive line that - partially due to injury and illness - switched out personnel on five occasions ..."

Jaguars' Mathis injures left index finger

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October 20

Jacksonville Times-Union

"Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis, who has struggled with injury problems the last two seasons, has had another setback. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said Monday that Mathis suffered a injury to his left index finger that might require surgery during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over the St. Louis Rams. Mathis finished the game. "There's potential there for an issue with his finger,'' Del Rio said. "We'll know more as we get into this.'' When Del Rio was asked if Mathis could play with a wrap on it, the coach said, "That's yet to be determined. It won't be a season-ending [injury]. What needs to be done if something needs to be done, what ends up being done, there'll be time for all that ..."

Full speed ahead

May 29

Jacksonville Times-Union

"Rashean Mathis' first visit to the Pro Bowl two years ago was a highlight of his career. Unfortunately, it also included a lowlight that hindered his bid to return to Hawaii last year. That's because the Jaguars' cornerback severely pulled a quad muscle while running the 40-yard dash in a promotional event... The injury not only knocked Mathis out of the Pro Bowl, but it lingered throughout the offseason. A year ago at this time, Mathis was watching organized team activities, and, at training camp, he was cautious because he didn't want to aggravate the injury. But at this year's OTAs, Mathis is going full speed."