R. J. Mattes (born April 29, 1990) is an

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that played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Bucs. He played

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at North Carolina State. He also saw time with the Boston brawlers with the fxfl.

Professional career

New England Patriots

On May 13, 2013, Mattes signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. On May 23, he was released by the Patriots. On June 3, 2013, he was re-signed by the team. On August 19, 2013, he was released by the Patriots for the second time. On August 20, 2013, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Patriots' injured reserve list. On August 24, 2013, he was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Mattes was signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent on December 30, 2013 He was waived on June 11, 2014.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mattes signed with the

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on August 21, 2014. The Buccaneers waived Mattes on August 24.

References

External links

North Carolina State bio

New England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mattes, R.J. Living people New England Patriots players NC State Wolfpack football players Boston Brawlers players 1990 births Players of American football from Washington (state)