Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Matt Ioannidis was born January 11, 1994, in Ringoes, New Jersey. He is a defensive tackle in the NFL.

Ioannidis was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round, 152nd overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Redskins, but re-signed with their practice squad a day later. He was promoted to the active roster after Kedric Golston was placed on injured reserve.

Ioannidis made his NFL debut on September 25, 2016, in a 29–27 win against the New York Giants. He appeared in ten games during his rookie season, making seven tackles.

In 2018, Ioannidis played in 14 games with nine starts, recording 31 combined tackles, a forced fumble, and 7.5 sacks, which finished third on the team. On April 18, 2019, Ioannidis signed a three-year, $21.75 million contract extension with the team. Ioannidis finished the 2019 season setting new career highs with 64 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and one pass deflection.

On March 18, 2022, Ioannidis signed with the Carolina Panthers.