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Green Bay Packers legend Clay Matthews made headlines at the 2025 NFL Draft with an unexpected reference to former President Donald Trump. As he took the stage in Green Bay to fire up the crowd, Matthews claimed he had received a message from Trump that read, "My fellow Americans, the BEARS STILL SUCK!" The comment, meant as a playful jab at the Packers' longtime rivals, was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
While the moment was widely embraced by Packers fans, many wondered how Matthews managed to slip the reference past the NFL, given the league's careful avoidance of political endorsements. During a recent appearance on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast, the six-time Pro Bowler itted he hadn't cleared the remark with anyone beforehand. "I didn't tell anybody because I knew the NFL wasn't going to approve it," Matthews revealed. "I knew in today's political climate, you mention one political affiliation, left, right, like it's just not going to go over well with the NFL."
Despite the potential controversy, Matthews said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was "super cool" about the remark when they met backstage, averting any formal backlash from the league. Matthews, who spent ten seasons with Green Bay and played a crucial role in the team's Super Bowl 45 championship, remains a beloved figure among Packers fans. His draft-day antics only reinforced his connection to the franchise and its loyal ers.
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Meanwhile, the Packers made history with their first-round pick, selecting Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden. This marked the first time in 23 years that Green Bay used a first-round selection on a wideout, signaling a shift in their draft strategy to bolster their offensive firepower.
Matthews, known for his fiery leadership and dynamic play during his career, once again showed his knack for energizing a crowd. Whether his Trump reference will have any lasting implications remains to be seen, but it certainly added an unexpected twist to the draft proceedings in Green Bay.
With the draft now behind them, the Packers will look ahead to the season, hoping Golden's arrival will provide the boost they need in the ing game. Matthews, for his part, continues to embrace his role as an enduring icon of Green Bay football.