Matthew Golden: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 6

Packers to hire Penn State WRs coach Noah Pauley

The Green Bay Packers are expected to hire Penn State wide receivers coach Noah Pauley for the same job in Green Bay, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. 2025 was Pauley’s first season at Penn State.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 3

ESPN’s 2025 NFL re-draft sees Packers invest in a wide receiver, but it isn’t Matthew Golden

In real life, the Green Bay Packers spent their second-round pick, the 54th overall, on offensive tackle Anthony Belton. ESPN’s 2025 NFL re-draft has them addressing the o-line earlier, in the first round at No.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 3

Packers 2025 1st-rounder Matthew Golden plunges down the board in ESPN re-draft

Let’s face it. Matthew Golden’s rookie season for the Green Bay Packers was a disappointment. 29 catches, 361 yards, and no touchdowns is not what they were hoping for from their first Day 1 receiver selection in 23 years.

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 28

Rookie Deemed Packers’ Top Breakout Candidate

The tens of thousands of fans standing outside Lambeau Field on April 24 erupted when Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy announced the team, at long last, had drafted a receiver in the first round.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 23

Season grades illuminate Packers rookie class as stark disappointment

Green Bay Packers fans know the 2025 rookie class did not net the hoped for first-year returns. First-rounder Matthew Golden battled injuries and underwhelmed most weeks when he played.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Packers pivot with 23rd pick in mock re-draft of 2025 first-rounders

The Green Bay Packers did not net the kind of return they’d hoped for out of drafting their first receiver in the first round in 23 years. Amid a season disrupted by injury and role uncertainty, Matthew Golden finished with just 29 catches for 361 yards and no touchdowns.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 16

Green Bay Packers: rookie WR Matthew Golden receives high praise from PFF for performance in loss to Bears

The Green Bay Packers will be watching the rest of the NFL Playoffs after falling to the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round last week. Despite leading Chicago 21-6 late in the second half, Green Bay was outscored 25-6 in the fourth quarter and lost the game 31-27.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 15

Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden rookie season may appear disappointing, but history points to future greatness

When the Green Bay Packers selected Matthew Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a great deal was made of him being their first wide receiver taken in the first round of any NFL Draft since 2002.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 15

Packers’ Matthew Golden explains what really happened in viral Christian Watson video

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden went on social media on Thursday to clear one thing up about a video involving him and his teammate, fellow wideout Christian Watson, that has been making rounds online.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 14

Green Bay Packers 2025 Rookie Class Ranks As One of the Most Disappointing in the League

The Green Bay Packers left the 2025 NFL Draft with some attractive talent and a lot of excitement. After hosting the event in Wisconsin, the Packers appeared to have a strong incoming rookie class headlined by 1st-round wide receiver Matthew Golden.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Green Bay Packers Receive Abysmal Ranking For 2025 Rookie Class

The Green Bay Packers have built a reputation for drafting and developing young talent, but their 2025 rookie class has failed to make a significant immediate impact, according to a new analysis from ESPN.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 13

Packers’ Matthew Golden posts and deletes blunt reaction to disrespectful post

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden’s rookie season in the NFL has come to an end. With Green Bay losing to the Chicago Bears in last Saturday’s NFC Wild Card Round showdown at Soldier Field, Golden and company have been eliminated from contention for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Matthew Golden stunning playoff performance puts his rookie season into perspective and highlights factors that were never in his control

Saying that Matthew Golden was a bust after one season was always insane — especially considering the Green Bay Packers' track record of slowing down the usage of young players.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Packers’ Matthew Golden makes 1st NFL TD count vs. Bears

Matthew Golden picked the biggest possible stage to announce himself. In the fourth quarter of Green Bay’s NFC Wild Card matchup against the Chicago Bears, the Packers wide receiver delivered the first touchdown of his NFL career.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7

Packers’ Matthew Golden triggers buzz with social media post days before playoff game against Bears

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is about to embark on his first career trip to the NFL playoffs. Following a generally frustrating

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 6

Packers WR Matthew Golden’s usage gets blunt take from 5-time Pro Bowler

The 2025 NFL regular season has concluded without Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden recording a touchdown. It is quite a disappointing result for the former Texas Longhorns star wideout, especially since he was taken high in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Packers selecting him 23rd overall in the first round.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 6

Hard Truth revealed about Packers rookie Matthew Golden

The Packers bet big on rookie Matthew Golden’s speed becoming a game-changing weapon, but that never quite developed for the first-round pick. Initially

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 4

Packers’ Matthew Golden on verge of joining unwanted list amid tough rookie NFL season

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden isn’t having the type of campaign that matches the hype that came with him when the team took him

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 3

Packers WR Matthew Golden video resurfaces amid coach’s statement

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden’s short-term outlook took quite a hit recently when offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich and head coach Matt LaFleur essentially said not to expect much from the former Texas Longhorns star wideout the rest of the way.