Matthias Farley
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Matthias Farley
| image = Matthias Farley 2021 09-19.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Farley with the Tennessee Titans in 2021
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|7|15}}
| birth_place = Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 209
| high_school = Charlotte Christian
| college = Notre Dame
| undraftedyear = 2016
| pastteams = * Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2023}})
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| statleague = NFL
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 194
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue2 = 3
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 2
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 14
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 3
| pfr = FarlMa00
}}
Matthias Farley (born July 15, 1992) is an American professional football safety. He played college football at Notre Dame. Farley was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also played for the Indianapolis Colts, the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans.
College career
Farley played in 52 games (26 starts) in four seasons at Notre Dame and recorded 192 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, eight interceptions, 13 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He began his collegiate career as a wide receiver and redshirted in 2011. He moved to safety in 2012.{{Cite web |title=Matthias Farley College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/matthias-farley-1.html |access-date=2021-09-30 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2018-07-09 |title=Matthias Farley |url=https://und.com/roster/matthias-farley/ |access-date=2021-09-30 |website=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |language=en-US}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11
| weight = 205
| dash = 4.50
| ten split = 1.64
| twenty split = 2.59
| shuttle = 4.30
| cone drill = 7.13
| vertical = 33
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 0
| bench = 21
| wonderlic =
| arm span =
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| note = All values from Notre Dame's Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Matthias Farley, DS #25 SS, Notre Dame |url=http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107228&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
On April 30, 2016, the Arizona Cardinals signed Farley to a three-year, $1.62 million contract after he went undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Matthias Farley contract |url=http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107228&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=May 2, 2016 |title=QB Coker among Cardinals' undrafted rookies |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/qb-coker-among-cardinals-undrafted-rookies-17107516 |access-date=September 27, 2016 |website=AZCardinals.com}} Throughout training camp, Farley competed for a roster spot as a backup safety and special teams contributor against Chris Clemons, Marqui Christian, Durell Eskridge, and Tyrequek Zimmerman.{{Cite web |last=Root, Jess |date=May 16, 2016 |title=Who is Arizona Cardinals UDFA Matthias Farley? |url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/platform/2016/5/16/11685410/who-is-arizona-cardinals-udfa-matthias-farley |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=revengeofthebirds.com}} On September 3, the Cardinals waived Farley as part of final roster cuts.{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Final Cuts Take Cardinals to 53 |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Final-Cuts-Take-Cardinals-to-53/fe31c599-c57f-4919-a868-f054b34ac7e9 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818220942/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Final-Cuts-Take-Cardinals-to-53/fe31c599-c57f-4919-a868-f054b34ac7e9 |archive-date=August 18, 2017 |website=AZCardinals.com}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
==2016==
On September 4, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts claimed Farley off of waivers.{{Cite web |last=Bowen, Kevin |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Colts Claim Two Defensive Backs Off Waiver Wire |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-claim-two-defensive-backs-off-waiver-wire-17621622 |website=Colts.com}} Upon joining the team, head coach Chuck Pagano named him the third free safety on the Colts' depth chart, behind Clayton Geathers and T. J. Green.{{Cite web |last=Bowen, Kevin |date=September 6, 2016 |title=Colts Release 2016 Regular Season Depth Chart |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-release-2016-depth-chart-17404498 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=Colts.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the Colts' season-opening 39–35 loss to the Detroit Lions. The following week, Farley recorded two solo tackles during a 34–20 loss at the Denver Broncos in Week 2. He made his first career tackle on running back C. J. Anderson in the fourth quarter after Anderson caught a six-yard pass.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 2-2016: Indianapolis Colts @ Denver Broncos |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016091810/2016/REG2/colts@broncos |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On January 1, 2017, Farley tied his season-high of two solo tackles in the Colts' 24–20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Matthias Farley (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/matthiasfarley/2556429/gamelogs?season=2016 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2016}} with 11 combined tackles (eight solo) in 16 games and zero starts.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Matthias Farley (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/matthiasfarley/2556429/careerstats |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2017==
During organized team activities and training camp, he competed for a job as a backup safety against T. J. Green, Andrew Williamson, Tyvis Powell, Lee Hightower, and Tyson Graham.{{Cite web |last=Webster, Andrew |date=July 26, 2017 |title=2017 Colts Training Camp Preview: Safeties |url=https://www.colts.com/news/2017-colts-training-camp-preview-safeties-19049517 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=Colts.com}} He became the frontrunner for the role of starting strong safety after rookie first round pick Malik Hooker sustained numerous injuries throughout OTA's and training camp.{{Cite web |last=Wells, Mike |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Colts first-rounder Malik Hooker heads into season playing catch-up |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67881/colts-first-rounder-malik-hooker-heads-into-season-playing-catch-up |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} Defensive coordinator Ted Monachino named Farley the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, along with free safety Darius Butler.{{Cite web |last=Holder, Stephen |date=September 7, 2017 |title=Insider: Breaking down the Colts' depth chart |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/09/07/insider-breaking-down-colts-depth-chart/640668001/ |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=indystar.com}}
He made his first career start in the Colts' season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams and recorded ten combined tackles (eight solo) in their 46–9 loss.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100ram.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} On October 1, 2017, Farley made ten combined tackles (four solo), a pass deflection, and made his first career interception off a pass by quarterback Russell Wilson in the Colts' 46–18 loss at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4. In Week 14, Farley recorded nine combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Joe Webb during a 13–7 loss at the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 14-2017: Indianapolis Colts @ Buffalo Bills |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017121000/2017/REG14/colts@bills |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} The following week, he collected a career-high 11 combined tackles (three solo) in the Colts' 25–13 loss to the Broncos.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Matthias Farley (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/matthiasfarley/2556429/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Farley finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 98 combined tackles (60 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 15 starts. Pro Football Focus gave Farley an overall grade of 82.2, ranking 24th among all qualified safeties in 2017.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Matthias Farley |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/matthias-farley/10953 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=ProFootballFocus.com}}
==2018–2019==
In 2018, Farley was named the backup strong safety behind Clayton Geathers. He played in five games with one start before being placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2018 with shoulder, groin, and wrist injuries.{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2018 |title=Roster Moves: Colts Elevate TE Mo Alie-Cox; Place S Matthias Farley On Injured Reserve |url=https://www.colts.com/news/roster-moves-colts-elevate-te-mo-alie-cox-place-s-matthias-farley-on-injured-res |access-date=2021-09-30 |website=Colts.com}}
On August 26, 2019, Farley was released by the Colts.{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Colts Sign Safeties Micah Abernathy, Jacob Thieneman |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-safeties-micah-abernathy-jacob-thieneman |access-date=2021-09-30 |website=Colts.com}}
=New York Jets=
File:Matthias Farley 2021 09-19.jpg
On August 30, 2019, Farley signed with the New York Jets.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=August 30, 2019 |title=Safety Switch: Jets Sign Matthias Farley, Waive Santos Ramirez |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/safety-switch-jets-sign-matthias-farley-waive-santos-ramirez |access-date=2021-09-30 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} Farley was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-53-man-roster-2020-season |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} but was re-signed two days later.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-4-players-place-5-on-injured-reserve |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On March 30, 2021, Farley was signed by the Tennessee Titans to a one-year deal.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt, Jim |date=March 30, 2021 |title=Titans Reach Deal With Veteran Safety Matthias Farley |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-reach-deal-with-veteran-safety-matthias-farley |access-date=March 30, 2021 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
On July 21, 2022, Farley was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.{{Cite web|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-safety-matthias-farley-2022-nfl-raiders-training-camp |title=Raiders sign S Matthias Farley |author=Raiders Public Relations |website=Raiders.com |date=July 21, 2022 |access-date=July 21, 2022}} He was waived on August 30, and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2022 season|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-finalize-initial-53-man-roster-2022-season-transactions-waive-release|website=Raiders.com|date=August 30, 2022}}{{cite web|title=Raiders announce practice squad additions|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-2022-practice-squad-additions-nfl-transactions-roster|website=Raiders.com|date=August 31, 2022}} Farley was elevated to the active roster in the first three game of the regular season, against Los Angeles Chargers, Cardinals and Titans, and reverted the next day to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Raiders call up S Matthias Farley to active roster |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-call-up-s-matthias-farley-to-active-roster/ |access-date=September 10, 2022 |website=NFL Trade Rumors.com}}{{Cite web |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-saturday-9-17/ |title=NFL Transaction: Saturday 9/17 |last=Bouda |first=Nate |website=NFL Trade Rumors.com |date=September 17, 2022 |access-date=September 17, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-saturday-9-24/|title=NFL Transaction: Saturday 9/24 |last=Bouda |first=Nate |website=NFL Trade Rumors.com |date=September 24, 2022 |access-date=September 24, 2022}} On September 29, the Raiders signed Farley to the active roster from the practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Raiders sign S Matthias Farley to active roster |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-safety-matthias-farley-to-active-roster-nfl-2022-transactions |access-date=September 29, 2022 |website=Raiders.com |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929202740/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-safety-matthias-farley-to-active-roster-nfl-2022-transactions |url-status=dead }}
=Carolina Panthers=
On September 19, 2023, Farley was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Panthers place Shaq Thompson on IR|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-shaq-thompson-on-ir|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Panthers.com|date=September 19, 2023}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.{{cite web|title=Justin Houston placed on injured reserve|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/justin-houston-placed-on-injured-reserve|website=Panthers.com|date=November 4, 2023}} He was released on November 13.{{cite web|last=Gantt|first=Darin|date=November 13, 2023|title=Panthers release two to create roster spots|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-release-two-to-create-roster-spots|accessdate=November 15, 2023|work=Panthers.com}} Farley was re-signed to the practice squad on November 28.{{Cite web |last=Rizzuti |first=Anthony |date=28 November 2023 |title=Panthers bring back Matthias Farley to practice squad |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/28/panthers-matthias-farley-rashard-lawrence-practice-squad/ |access-date=29 November 2023 |website=Panthers Wire|publisher=USA Today}} He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.{{Cite news|url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/lists/panthers-sign-11-players-future-deals-tarik-cohen-lamar-jackson/|newspaper=USA Today|title=Panthers sign 11 players to future deals on Monday|author=Rizzuti, Anthony|date=January 8, 2024}}
NFL career statistics
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sack | PD | INT | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2016 | IND
| 16 || 0 || 11 || 8 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | IND
| 16 || 15 || 98 || 60 || 38 || 0.0 || 7 || 2 || 9 || 4.5 || 9 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | IND
| 5 || 1 || 19 || 8 || 8 || 0.0 || 4 || 1 || 7|| 7.0 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | NYJ
| 13 || 0 || 6 || 5 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | NYJ
| 16 || 2 || 24 || 10 || 11 || 0.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | TEN
| 17 || 16 || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | LV
| 17 || 0 || 11 || 4 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | CAR
| 5 || 1 || 9 || 1 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|Career | 105 | 19 | 194 | 121 | 73 | 0.0 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
Farley was raised by his parents, Mark and Falinda Farley, and has four brothers and two sisters named Timon, Nathan, Charis, Kenan, Joy and Silas. He does charity work, kayaks, and plays the ukulele and kazoo. He also has a German shorthaired pointer named Harper.{{Cite web |last=Lowell |first=Greg |date=August 7, 2017 |title=Doyel: Colts safety Matthias Farley is weird off the field, wow on it |url=https://www.indystar.com/541702001 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=indystar.com}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/matthias_farley_767972.html Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio]
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