Seahawks release Super Bowl standout Matthews


The 26-year-old Matthews had four receptions for 54 yards in nine games this season for the Seahawks after emerging during last season's Super Bowl with four catches for 109 yards and a touchdown. Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
The 26-year-old Matthews had four receptions for 54 yards in nine games this season for the Seahawks after emerging during last season’s Super Bowl with four catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
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The Seattle Seahawks released wide receiver Chris Matthews and signed wide receiver Kevin Smith from the practice squad to active roster on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old Matthews had four receptions for 54 yards in nine games this season for the Seahawks after emerging during last season’s Super Bowl with four catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Matthews earlier spent time in the Arena League and the Canadian Football League.

Smith was signed Feb. 9 by the Seahawks and was part of the team’s practice squad this season.