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Matthew Golden confirms suspicion, proving he’s on the fast track to becoming an immediate star for the Packers

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Wendell Ferreira | Last updated Sep 2, 2025 6:55 PM ET

Less than a month ago, the Green Bay Packers released their first unofficial depth chart in the middle of training camp. The starting wide receivers were Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks. We told here that it was about to change , since Matthew Golden had already been a starter in practice.

Yes, Wicks missed most of training camp due to a calf injury, but this new development is exactly what fans could hope for. Golden has surpassed Wicks on the unofficial depth chart heading into the regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

he document is considered unofficial because it's the PR, not the coaching staff that writes it. However, it's based on what happens during practice or games. The three starting wide receivers are Doubs, Golden, and Reed in the slot. Savion Williams, Malik Heath, and Wicks are the backups.

The first “unofficial” depth chart of the season: pic.twitter.com/RL6KGPzW5S
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 2, 2025

More depth chart observations

> Rasheed Walker is listed as the starting left tackle, as expected. The starting line also has left guard Aaron Banks, center Elgton Jenkins, right guard Sean Rhyan, and right tackle Zach Tom. Rhyan is also listed as the backup center. The rest of the backup line has left tackle Jordan Morgan, left guard Donovan Jennings, right guard Darian Kinnard, and right tackle Anthony Belton.

> Micah Parsons is already listed as a starting defensive end opposite Rashan Gary, with Lukas Van Ness moving to the second unit opposite Kingsley Enagbare.

> Without Kenny Clark, traded to the Dallas Cowboys, defensive tackle Colby Wooden is now listed as a starter with Devonte Wyatt. Karl Brooks and undrafted rookie Nazir Stackhouse are with the second team, while sixth-rounder Warren Brinson is a third-stringer.

> Jayden Reed is the starting punt returner, and Golden is his backup. The kick returner is Keisean Nixon. The list doesn't include practice squad players, but Mecole Hardman could be elevated for that role.

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