Stephen Keith Matthews (born October 13, 1970) is a former

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in the

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(NFL). He played five seasons for the

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, and Tennessee Oilers, later the Titans, (formerly Houston Oilers). He played collegiately at the Harford Community College of Harford County, Maryland in Churchville for the Fighting Owls and later at the

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for the Tigers. He is currently suspended as head football coach for receiving a DUI and having prescription pain pills in his vehicle with no prescription at

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Professional career

Matthews was drafted in the seventh round (199th overall) in the

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by the

. After three seasons with no playing time, he left and joined the

. With the Jaguars, Matthews played in two games and started one. In his first start on September 7, 1997, Matthews led Jacksonville to a win over the New York Giants by completing 23 of 35 passes with no

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s. He would then play for the

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during the 1998 season. He played in just one game, completing 2 of 3 passes for 24 yards. He would be released at the end of the '98 Season.

References

1970 births Living people People from Tullahoma, Tennessee Players of American football from Tennessee American football quarterbacks Memphis Tigers football players Harford Fighting Owls football players Kansas City Chiefs players Scottish Claymores players Jacksonville Jaguars players Tennessee Oilers players {{quarterback-1970s-stub