Jacob Thomas Matthews plays as an offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
The Falcons drafted Matthews in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. According to sources, Matthews recorded the longest active streak for left tackle by playing 138 consecutive games in 2022. In 2020, he played 16 games and allowed six quarterback hits and three total penalties on 1,113 offensive snaps. Matthews's pass blocking ranked 9th among all tackles in the NFL the same year.
Jake made his NFL debut against the Saints where he suffered from high ankle sprain in 2014. Irrespective of the injuries he played in all but one game in his rookie season. In 2015, Matthews recorded allowing only 38 quarterback pressures. Matthews was also named the third most-improved player of 2015 by Pro Football Focus. His collegiate career began with Texas A&M. In 2012 and 2013, Mattews was named to first-team All-SEC selection. For his primary education, Matthews attended Elkins High School.
Jake Matthews's Contract Breakdown
In 2023, Matthews signed a three-year contract worth $55,000,000 with the Falcons including an average annual salary of $18,333,333
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3yr(s)/ / $55,000,000 | $18,333,333 | $12,500,000 | $26,558,823 | $52,558,823 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | 32 | $15,500,000 | $3,773,713 | $21,773,713 | $34,321,139 |
| 2025 | 33 | $15,500,000 | $3,773,713 | $21,773,713 | $12,547,426 |
| 2026 | 34 | $15,500,000 | $3,773,713 | $21,773,713 | $6,273,713 |
How much is Jake Matthews getting paid?
For the 2024 season, Mattwes will take home a base salary of $15,500,000.
According to his contract, he will earn an average annual salary of $18,333,333.
How much does Jake Matthews make in a minute?
Matthews makes about $34.88 per minute.
What are the terms of Jake Matthews's contract?
Matthews was guaranteed $26.5 M, including his signing bonus and salary for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
How much of Jake Matthews’s Contract is guaranteed?
According to the latest contract, Matthews will earn $52,558,823 guaranteed.
Jake Matthews’s Contract History
In 2018, Matthews signed a 5-year,$72,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including a $13,946,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 5 yr(s) / $72,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $13,946,000 | $34,946,000 | $41,350,000 |
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FAQ's On Jake Matthews Contract
A. Jake Matthews is 32 years old as of August 2024.
A. Jake Matthews attended Texas A&M College.
A. The Falcons drafted Matthews in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.
A. Jake Matthews was born on February 11, 1992.
