It’s a homecoming for Matakevich, who spent the first four years of his career with the Steelers (2016-2019) after being drafted by them in the seventh round. Matakevich has played in 129 games over his career, contributing primarily on special teams. He’s started just one game on defense and has never totaled more than 23 tackles in a season.

Serving primarily on special teams and as added linebacker depth, Matakevich has spent the last three years with the Bills and is now locked in through 2024. Matakevich has totaled 48 tackles, two passes defensed, and one interception with the Bills since joining the team.

Matakevich, who recorded 23 tackles for Buffalo in 2020, has been durable, playing 16 games in four of his five pro seasons. He'll continue to serve as linebacker depth for the Bills defense in 2021. 

Matakevich is a core special teamer. It is some unusual housekeeping for the opening day of free agency, but if you value a player, you value a player. Matakevich played only 19 snaps on defense last season.