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Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts 49ers Bears Bengals Bills Broncos Browns Bucs Cardinals Chargers Chiefs Colts Cowboys Dolphins Eagles Falcons Giants Jaguars Jets Lions Packers Panthers Patriots Raiders Rams Ravens Redskins Saints Seahawks Steelers Texans Titans Vikings Home |  Depth Chart |  Directory |  Stats |  Schedule |  Roster |  Draft Picks  |  1st Round History |  NFL News |  NFL Scores Position LB   Jersey 98 Name   Robert Mathis Born   2/26/1981 Height   6-2 Weight   245 College   Alabama A&M Career Notes 8/28/2011 4:13:00 PM Description: Indianapolis Colts DE Robert Mathis suffered a right hamstring injury in the first quarter of the third preseason game Friday and did not return. SOURCE: INDY STAR Insight: He was excused from the game as a precautionary measure, but this is definitely raising eyebrows as the Colts have a history of devastating defensive injuries. For now, don't overreact, but definitely keep an eye on this situation.   7/4/2011 10:51:00 AM Description: Colts DL Robert Mathis wants a new deal and it's pretty obvious that he's ready to sit out the season until he gets one. SOURCE: FOX SPORTS Insight: Mathis signed a five-year deal for $30 million in 2006, and (so far) has collected over $27 million of it. A person close to Mathis was recently quoted as saying... "He'll never play another snap there under that (existing) contract." Mathis probably deserves a new contract, but the Colts aren't likely to give it to him, meaning he could be traded or might just have to sit the season out.   8/30/2009 4:52:00 PM Description: Mathis will be a starter in the Colts' lineup this season. He mostly played on passing downs last year. Insight: Mathis led Indianapolis with 11.5 sacks last year, so it makes sense that they want him on the field as much as possible. (SportsBuff.com)   Questionable 11/22/2008 12:04:00 PM Description: Mathis joined his other "questionable" teammates on the practice field Thursday and Friday and is expected to start on Sunday night. (SportsBuff.com) Insight:   Questionable 11/15/2008 12:24:00 PM Description: Mathis is listed as questionable with a foot injury. He was a full practice participant on Friday, though, and doctors said Thursday that he should be able to play. Insight: Mathis is a solid IDP line starter against the Texans. Go ahead and use him. (SportsBuff.com)   Hot 10/12/2008 9:36:00 PM Description: Mathis had a huge day against the Ravens, tallying three sacks to go with six solo tackles and a forced fumble. Insight: Mathis is often among the league leaders in forced fumbles and is a constant threat for a multi-sack game. He's generally worth a start in a DL spot. (SportsBuff.com)