Ryan Mathews Injury: Updates on Eagles Star's Knee and Return

Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews hadn't played since he suffered a sprained MCL in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Mathews Active vs. Redskins

Sunday, Dec. 11

The Eagles announced Mathews is available to play in Week 14 against Washington.

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Latest on Mathews' Practice Status

Friday, Dec. 9

The Eagles announced Mathews was a full participant in practice on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. 

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Pederson Comments on Mathews' Recovery

Monday, Dec. 5

Pederson told reporters that Mathews is ready to go after sitting out against the Cincinnati Bengals, per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Pederson Comments on Mathews' Injury

Saturday, Nov. 26

"He had a pretty significant knee [injury]," Pederson said, per Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "There is a concern that it could linger." 

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Latest on Mathews' Diagnosis

Monday, Nov. 21

Pederson told reporters that Mathews is day-to-day with a right knee injury.

Adam Caplan of ESPN reported on Nov. 20 that the "initial word" on Mathews was that he sprained his MCL and that he will be evaluated further.

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Mathews Has Battled Injury Bug During Career

Injuries have been a problem throughout Mathews' NFL career. Only once in his first six years did he play a full 16-game season. For fantasy football owners, few running backs have been as consistently frustrating as Mathews, who has played well when healthy.

Entering the 2016 season, the 29-year-old averaged 4.5 yards per carry and 63 yards per game while often splitting time in the backfield with another running back.

Ankle stiffness slowed Mathews in Philadelphia's Week 3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He carried the ball twice for minus-five yards.