What Happened to Matthew Francis Kalil?

Matthew Francis Kalil, born on July 6, 1989, emerged as a dominant offensive tackle during his college career at USC, earning First-team All-American honors in 2011. His exceptional talent led him to be selected as the 4th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Kalil quickly made an impact, starting all 16 games in his rookie season and earning a Pro Bowl selection, establishing himself as a promising left tackle in the league.

However, Kalil's career trajectory began to shift after his initial success. While he played 64 consecutive games without missing a start early in his career, subsequent seasons with the Vikings saw a decline in performance and the onset of injuries. In 2017, he signed a significant five-year, $55 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, reuniting with his brother Ryan Kalil. Despite the lucrative deal, injuries continued to plague him, and he was placed on injured reserve in September 2018 after undergoing knee surgery, missing the entire season.

The Panthers released Kalil in March 2019, absorbing a substantial amount of dead money. He then signed a one-year deal with the Houston Texans in March 2019. Although he was projected to be the starting left tackle, it became clear during training camp that his career was nearing its end due to persistent health issues. He was released by the Texans on September 1, 2019, effectively concluding his NFL playing career after 82 games played and 82 games started.

Since his retirement from professional football, Kalil has transitioned into the business world. He is a co-founder of "The Grit League," a functional fitness gym located in Los Angeles. Additionally, he has diversified his investments into tech startups, including a fitness application called "Fitplan," and holds interests in various real estate properties across the United States. As of July 2026, his net worth is estimated to be around $25 million, primarily accumulated from his NFL earnings and subsequent ventures.

In his personal life, Kalil married American model Haley Kalil in 2015, but they divorced in May 2022. He remarried model Keilani Asmus in a small ceremony in Las Vegas on April 13, 2024. In a notable development, Kalil filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Haley Kalil, on January 6, 2026, alleging invasion of privacy. This legal action stemmed from Haley's disclosures about intimate details during a November 2025 livestream, which Matt claimed caused him severe emotional distress, humiliation, and reputational damage, impacting his current wife as well. The legal proceedings were ongoing as of May 2026, with Haley Kalil filing a motion to dismiss based on free speech arguments.