Packers Make Major Matthew Golden Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Brendan Howe | Last updated May 20, 2025 2:02 PM ET

The Green Bay Packers and receiver Matthew Golden have agreed to terms on the former Texas Longhorn standout's rookie deal.

"The Green Bay Packers signed WR Matthew Golden," the team wrote Monday on its website. "The move was announced Monday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst."

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Golden, the No. 23 overall pick of last month's 2025 NFL Draft, will make $17.58 million fully guaranteed over four seasons.

After transferring from Houston, Golden pulled in 58 passes for 987 yards and nine touchdowns for the Longhorns last season. He plans on buying his grandmother a house as his first purchase as a professional.

“That’s the house I grew up in when I was younger,” Golden said. “Just knowing that I’m in the position to be able to get that back for all my family – my little cousins that grew up there – just for everybody to go back home, just feel that energy.”

The Packers had gone 23 years without taking a receiver in the first round of the draft, and they're hoping Golden's blazing speed — his 40-yard dash was the fastest of any wideout at the NFL Scouting Combine in February — provides another threat for quarterback Jordan Love.

Jayden Reed led Green Bay with 857 receiving yards a season ago, with tight end Tucker Kraft (707) and Christian Watson (620) trailing. By adding Matthew Golden, head coach Matt LeFleur and Gutekunst further showed they're investing in Love's future with the team. They signed Love to an expensive contract extension before last season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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