Spine injury may end Mathis' career
Atlanta Falcons11/07/2006 8:33 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Falcons S Kevin Mathis' season is over after he suffered a possible career-ending injury to his spine in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions. Mathis was placed on injured reserve Monday. In a statement, the Falcons said Mathis is expected to make a full recovery, but because this is his second significant spinal injury in five years, his future playing the violent sport could be in jeopardy. Read more