NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titans receiver Rishard Matthews is a veteran who likes to lead by example.
On a team filled with young receivers, he'd love nothing more than to be on the field showing the way, letting his game speak for him.
Unfortunately, he's been sidelined. He remains on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list.
"I try to lead by example, the way I practice, the way I play, and the way I compete," Matthews said on Thursday. "It's been tough, because I haven't been out there.
"I have been away for too long, and missed all of OTAs and training camp for the first time in my career. It is a first for me, but it is a part of the game and I just have to be on top of my things so I'll know what I am doing when I come back. I'm hoping to be back soon. Real soon."
Matthews made his comments during the media's open locker room period after practice.
Earlier in the day, he was spotted running routes before practice, with Titans coach Mike Vrabel lined up across from him.
"It is good to see him working," Vrabel said, "and kind of being excited and getting close to coming back and rejoining the team off of PUP."
Matthews didn't take part in the team's OTAs in May and June, or in the offseason minicamp.
At the start of training camp, he was placed on PUP.
But Matthews said he's improving.
"It will just be good to get back out there," Matthews said. "Just watching the guys and not being able to be out there and compete, it is something that you don't like, but it is part of the game and the training staff has done a great job of getting me back right, so it is there now."
Over the past two seasons, Matthews has led the team with 1,740 receiving yards and 13 touchdown receptions, and he's ranked second on the team behind tight end Delanie Walker with 118 catches. His 14.7 yards per reception average ranks ninth among all NFL players with at least 100 receptions during that time.
Matthews said he's been impressed with the team's young receivers. He said he's tried to encourage them, and offer advice at times. But he admitted he'll be more effective when he's back in uniform. When healthy, he'll add a veteran presence on the field alongside a young receiving corps that includes Corey Davis, Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe.
"I try to let a lot of guys learn on their own, and let the coaches teach," Matthews said. "If I feel like I can give advice, I definitely do. But at the same time I just sort of sit back and let them do their thing because it is tough. A lot of the guys have never seen me practice or do anything, so it is tough when I haven't been out there to show them what I am trying to tell them.
"In the meeting rooms and practice I try to give advice here and there. But I think the group has done a great job. We have a lot of playmakers who can do things with the ball in their hands, and get open."
A veteran of six NFL seasons, Matthews believes he'll be effective once he returns.
Matthews initially signed with the Titans prior to the 2016 season, and he's played in 30 games over the past two seasons. Matthews caught 53 passes for 795 yards and four touchdowns in 2017, one year after catching 65 passes for 945 yards and nine touchdowns. Matthews has 225 catches for 3,136 yards and 21 touchdowns.
He played his first four seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
"If you've played long enough, getting back out there won't be hard,'' he said. "It will be just getting back into football shape really."
Earlier this week, Matthews and the Titans agreed to a one-year contract extension.
His contract, initially set to expire in 2018, now runs through 2019.
"It would be nice to finish out my career here," Matthews said. "I think Jon (Robinson) and Amy (Adams Strunk) and management have done a good job of bringing guys in. It means a lot that they were even willing to go to the table and negotiate things being that I've been injured. Just to show that type of commitment and loyalty, it means a lot.
"I enjoy the team, I enjoy the city and I enjoy playing here. Hopefully I can end my career here."
TitansOnline.com looks back at wide receiver Rishard Matthews' first two seasons in Tennessee. (AP Photos)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after making a touchdown catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) attempts to tackle Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Eric Rowe (25) during the AFC divisional round game Saturday January 13, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) turns upfield after the catch during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates with wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) after Henry scored a touchdown on a 66-yard pass play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates in the nd zone after scoring on a pass play in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Soldiers walk onto the field with Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs a drill during the team's voluntary practice at its NFL football training facility Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs a drill during the team's voluntary practice at its NFL football training facility Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs a pass route during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a Week 15 NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Titans 25-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) congratulates teammate running back Derrick Henry (22) following his fourth quarter touchdown during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Eric Rowe (25) during the AFC divisional round game Saturday January 13, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a Week 15 NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Titans 25-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs upfield with a reception during a Week 15 NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Titans 25-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) leaps over Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) during an NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs to the end zone to score on a pass play in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) turns upfield after the catch during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) goes in motion during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers , Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 40-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) carries the ball after a reception during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs on the playing field in player introductions during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Ten. The Titans won 36-22. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) carries the ball after a reception during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) looks for a way around Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 25-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews runs a drill during the team's voluntary practice at its NFL football training facility Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) scores a touchdown during a Week 15 NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Titans 25-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a 16 yard touchdown pass for a 10-3 first quarter Titans lead during the 2017 NFL week 9 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) lines up waiting the snap during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs during an NFL AFC wild card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 22-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Houston Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph (24) tries to tackle Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) after a reception with the help of Texans defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (21) during a regular season Week 4 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans on Sunday October 1, 2017 in Houston. The Texans beat the Titans 57-14 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates in the nd zone after scoring on a pass play in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 25-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Tennessee Titans receiver Rishard Matthews goes in motion prior to a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL AFC Wildcard football game on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won, 22-21. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a Week 15 NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Titans 25-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) celebrates with Rishard Matthews (18) after Taylor scored a touchdown on a 53-yard pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) goes out for a pass during the 2017 NFL week 9 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after making a catch against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is wide receiver Corey Davis (84). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) leaps to make a catch during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 25-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) goes out for a pass during the 2017 NFL week 9 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after a one-yard rushing touchdown by tight end Delanie Walker during the second half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 37-16. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) holds hands with soldiers as he takes the field before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a 16-yard touchdown pass ahead of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) upends Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews scores early in the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a 16 yard touchdown pass for a 10-3 first quarter Titans lead during the 2017 NFL week 9 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) celebrate a touchdown during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a touchdown in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 23-20. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) celebrates with Rishard Matthews (18) after Taylor scored a touchdown on a 53-yard pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews celebrates after a catch against the Oakland Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after catching a 16-yard touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Titans, 57-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) leaps over Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs the football during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Titans, 57-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs a pass route during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) intercepts a pass intended for Tennessee Titans receiver Rishard Matthews (18) with 5:17 to play in the fourth quarter in an NFL game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fl. (Rick Wilson/via AP Images)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) points as he stands on the playing field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Ten. The Titans won 36-22. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after the catch during an NFL regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after a one-yard rushing touchdown by tight end Delanie Walker during the second half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 37-16. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) reacts after running the football during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Titans, 57-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Ten. The Titans won 36-22. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Ten. The Titans won 36-22. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) gets past Seattle Seahawks defenders Kam Chancellor (31) and Michael Wilhoite (57) as Matthews scores a touchdown on a 55-yard pass in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews catches a ball during NFL football training camp Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs a pass route during a regular season Week 4 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans on Sunday October 1, 2017 in Houston. The Texans beat the Titans 57-14 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans tight end Phillip Supernaw (89) celebrates a touchdown with teammate wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Titans, 57-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans tight end Phillip Supernaw (89) looks at wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18), after Supernal scored a touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) sets on pass defense against the Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) in a week 16 NFL football game Dec. 24, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 38 - 17. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10), left, and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) exchange jerseys after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after a one-yard rushing touchdown by tight end Delanie Walker during the second half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 37-16. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) bobbles a pass as he is defended by Chicago Bears defensive back B.W. Webb (30) in the second half of an NFL football preseason game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) takes a drink during NFL football training camp Monday, July 31, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) scores a touchdown on a 55-yard pass ahead of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
In this Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after a one-yard rushing touchdown by tight end Delanie Walker during the second half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Matthews will be wearing cleats in support of Kaepernick and his foundation when the Titans take on the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a pass as he is defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Houston Texans defensive back Robert Nelson (32) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Prince Amukamara (21) grabs Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) after a catch in a week 16 NFL football game Dec. 24, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 38 - 17. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Richard Matthews (18) is shown before the game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday December 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) bumps fists with wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) after a play during a combined NFL football training camp with the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans Rishard Matthews (18) plays in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) warms up for play in a week 16 NFL football game Dec. 24, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 38 - 17. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a 2-yard pass reception against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Prince Amukamara (21) sets to tackle Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) after a catch in a week 16 NFL football game Dec. 24, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 38 - 17. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews runs a drill during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Richard Matthews (18) runs for yardage after a catch in action against the Denver Broncos Sunday December 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Cassel (16) scrambles away from Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) and defensive end Chris Smith (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) holds the ball after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) lines out wide during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 in Chicago. Tennessee won 27-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Terrance Mitchell (39) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Tennessee won 19-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs during a week 12 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov 27, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Titans won 27-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during an NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titans , Sunday, November 6, 2016, in San Diego. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Delanie Walker, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016 file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Matthews now has six touchdowns over his past six games as Tennessee prepares to visit Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a touchdown pass during an NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the Tennessee Titans , Sunday, November 6, 2016, in San Diego. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
FILE-- In this Nov. 6, 2016 file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) hauls in a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in San Diego. Matthews now has six touchdowns over his past six games as Tennessee prepares to visit Indianapolis on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Delanie Walker, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bear, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews can't hold on to a pass as it falls incomplete during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the NFL regular season football game on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews can't hold on to a pass as it falls incomplete during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the NFL regular season football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the NFL regular season football game on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) is congratulated by center Ben Jones (60) after Matthews scored a touchdown on a 4-yard pass play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the NFL regular season football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Nashville. The Titans won, 36-22. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) scores a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) walks off the field, during the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Titans defeated the Dolphins 30-17. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (19) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 23, 2016. The Colts defeated the Titans 34-26. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) breaks free from a shoestring tackle attempt by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) on a 20 yard pass reception good for a first down at the Colts 19 yard line on a third down play during the 2016 NFL week 7 regular season football game against the against the against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won the game 34-26. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs after a catch in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 36-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) breaks free from a tackle attempt by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) on a 20 yard pass reception good for a first down at the Colts 19 yard line on a third down play during the 2016 NFL week 7 regular season football game against the against the against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won the game 34-26. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates with wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) after Matthews scored a touchdown on an 11-yard pass reception against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett (36), defends, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) is congratulated by wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) after Walker scored a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Houston. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett (36) defends, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) breaks free from a tackle attempt by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) on a 20 yard pass reception good for a first down at the Colts 19 yard line on a third down play during the 2016 NFL week 7 regular season football game against the against the against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won the game 34-26. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews, left, runs onto the field before an NFL football training camp scrimmage, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Houston. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) and linebacker Mike Hull (45) tackles Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) makes the catch against San Diego Chargers cornerback Craig Mager (29) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) avoids a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
