Ryker Mathews (born November 28, 1992) is a professional

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of the

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(CFL). He attended

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and went undrafted in the

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. He was later signed by the

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Mathews signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016. On August 1, 2016, he was waived by the Saints and placed on

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. On September 16, 2016, he was cut from the New Orleans Saints.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (first stint)

Mathews was signed by the

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on July 25, 2017 and played for the team for two years.

New England Patriots

On January 14, 2019, Mathews signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. On May 2, 2019, the Patriots waived Matthews.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)

On May 26, 2019, Mathews was re-signed by Hamilton.

BC Lions

Upon entering free agency, Mathews signed a two-year contract with the

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on February 11, 2020.

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1992 births Living people People from American Fork, Utah Players of American football from Utah County, Utah Players of Canadian football from Utah American football offensive tackles Canadian football offensive linemen BYU Cougars football players New Orleans Saints players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players New England Patriots players BC Lions players {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub