Tyler Matakevich High School, Wife, Football Camp, Salary, Trade, Net Worth, Contract, Height, Stats, Trade, Position, Number
Tyler John Matakevich (born December 22, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple University. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (246th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft.
He returned to training camp in 2017 and competed for a roster spot against Steven Johnson, L.J. Fort, Travis Feeney, Kevin Anderson, Matt Galambos, and Keith Kelsey. He was named backup inside linebacker to Ryan Shazier and Vince Williams to start the season.
On September 10, 2017, Matakevich blocked a punt by Browns’ punter Britton Colquitt during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season-opening 21–18 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Teammate Anthony Chickillo recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown and made the first score of the Steelers’ season. On October 15, 2017, Matakevich recorded four combined tackles in the Steelers’ 19–13 victory at the Kansas City Chiefs.
On December 4, 2017, he collected a season-high six combined tackles in a 23–20 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals. Matakevich finished the season with 23 combined tackles (18 solo) and a pass deflection in 15 games and zero starts. On March 30, 2020, Matakevich signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. On March 16, 2021, Matakevich signed a one-year extension through the 2022 season.
Stats
Recent Games
WK
OPP
RESULT
G
GS
2
Titans
W 41 – 7
1
0
1
@Rams
W 31 – 10
1
0
Career Stats
Offensive Line Career
SEASON
TEAM
G
GS
2017
Houston Texans
2
0
2020
Tennessee Titans
12
6
2021
Tennessee Titans
17
17
2022
Buffalo Bills
1
0
TOTAL
32
23
Receiving
YEAR
TEAM
G
REC
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
1st
1st%
20+
40+
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
20
270
13.5
53
4
11
55
3
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
103
1225
11.9
61
10
66
64.1
12
4
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
127
1535
12.1
55
8
73
57.5
20
5
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
63
1130
17.9
66
6
41
65.1
20
8
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
102
1021
10
75
9
49
48
13
2
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
64
849
13.3
59
8
42
65.6
14
3
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
84
903
10.8
46
3
47
56
10
3
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
52
720
13.8
40
4
31
59.6
13
1
TOTAL
105
615
7653
12.4
75
52
360
58.5
105
28
Rushing
YEAR
TEAM
G
ATT
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
1st
1st%
20+
40+
FUM
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
5
61
12.2
27
0
3
60
1
0
0
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
10
62
6.2
20
0
3
30
1
0
0
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
8
13
1.6
9
0
1
12.5
0
0
0
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
3
10
3.3
12
0
1
33.3
0
0
0
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
3
13
4.3
10
0
1
33.3
0
0
0
TOTAL
105
30
160
5.3
27
0
9
30
2
0
0
Passing
YEAR
TEAM
G
ATT
COMP
PCT
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
INT
1st
1st%
20+
SCK
SCKY
RATE
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
39.6
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
TOTAL
105
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2.1
Kick Return
YEAR
TEAM
G
RET
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
20+
40+
FC
FUM
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
1
22
22
22
0
1
0
0
0
TOTAL
105
1
22
22
22
0
1
0
0
0
Punt Return
YEAR
TEAM
G
RET
YDS
AVG
LNG
TD
20+
40+
FC
FUM
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
6
45
7.5
19
0
0
0
1
0
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
TOTAL
105
6
45
7.5
19
0
0
0
1
0
Fumbles
YEAR
TEAM
G
FUM
LOST
FF
OWN FR
OPP FR
TD
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
1
0
0
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
0
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
4
3
0
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
0
0
0
1
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
0
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
0
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
0
TOTAL
105
5
3
0
1
0
0
Defense
YEAR
TEAM
G
Total
Solo
AST
SCK
SFTY
PDEF
INT
TDS
YDS
AVG
LNG
2022
Buffalo Bills
2
2021
Buffalo Bills
17
3
3
0
0
0
0
2020
Buffalo Bills
16
1
1
0
0
0
0
2019
Minnesota Vikings
15
2
2
0
0
0
0
2018
Minnesota Vikings
15
1
1
0
0
0
0
2017
Minnesota Vikings
14
2
2
0
0
0
0
2016
Minnesota Vikings
13
1
1
0
0
0
0
2015
Minnesota Vikings
13
2
2
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
105
12
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Weight
He is 83 kg
Contract and Salary
He signed a 4 year, $705,000 contract, including a $0 signing bonus, $705,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $705,000.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $3 million.