The Matthews family is a prominent family in American football. One of only five third-generation families to play in the National Football League (NFL),[1] it is often called the "NFL's First Family".[2][3][4] Its seven members who have played in the NFL have combined for 25 Pro Bowl invitations, 11 first-team All-Pro selections, and three Super Bowl appearances.
- ^ Branch, John (January 14, 2011). "For Matthews Clan, N.F.L. Is All in the Family". The New York Times. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ Sapakoff, Gene (January 21, 2017). "Matthews vs. Matthews: Charleston-based 'NFL's First Family' in Packers-Falcons game". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ Garber, Greg (December 8, 2014). "Clay, Jake Matthews extend reign of NFL's first family third generation". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ Matthews, Bruce (January 10, 2017). Inside the NFL's First Family: My Life of Football, Faith, and Fatherhood. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1501144783. Retrieved November 28, 2017.