Green Bay Packers
Clay Matthews - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/14/1986 |
| Birthplace | Agoura Hills, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 26th pick by Packers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 1 | 0 |
Bears-Packers fourth-quarter reflections
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his reflections on the fourth quarter of the Bears-Packers regular-season finale at Lambeau Field.
Bears-Packers third-quarter reflections
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his reflections on the third quarter of the Bears-Packers regular-season finale at Lambeau Field.
Bears-Packers second-quarter reflections
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his reflections on the seone quarter of the Bears-Packers regular-season finale at Lambeau Field.
Bears-Packers first-quarter reflections
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his reflections on the first quarter of the Bears-Packers regular-season finale at Lambeau Field.
Packers Week 17 inactives
Two starters and two key reserves were among the eight Packers players on the team’s inactive list for the regular-season finale against the Bears at Lambeau Field.
Bears-Packers prediction
QB Aaron Rodgers could have his second big day in a row, as the Green Bay offense is surging just as Chicago's defense has been gashed in two of the past three games.
Packers-Bears prediction
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his prediction for the regular-season finale this Sunday at Lambeau Field between the Bears and Packers.
Packers RB Starks pulls disappearing act
After having what seemed to be a breakthrough game in Week 13, Green Bay rookie RB James Starks has again become a nonfactor, according to NFC North Whispers.
Packers fantasy focus
In this week’s Packers fantasy focus, PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush focuses on five Packers who just might pack real fantasy punch in the regular-season finale against the Bears.
Bears-Packers matchup of the day: Friday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of four key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week 17 game against the Bears at Lambeau Field.
Flashback: Recent Week 17 Packers performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Packers' Week 17 contests each of the last five seasons:
Packers sign OL Smith, put OL Newhouse on I.R.
The Packers announced Friday morning that they have signed C-OG Evan Dietrich-Smith and placed OG-OT Marshall Newhouse on injured reserve.
Three-and-out with Wayne Larrivee
Every week, Packers radio play-by-play man Wayne Larrivee, who also co-hosts the "Pro Football Weekly" syndicated radio show with PFW editor-publisher Hub Arkush, answers three pertinent questions about the Packers.
Packers pleased with P Masthay's steady progress
We hear the arrow is pointing up for Packers first-year P Tim Masthay, who team insiders believe has proven to be a dramatic upgrade over last year's punter, the erratic Jeremy Kapinos.
Bears-Packers matchup of the day: Thursday
Whether the Bears play all of their starters for the whole game or not, the Packers have the weapons at receiver to expose some of the soft spots in Chicago's pass coverage.
PLAYER NEWS
Matthews returned for the Packers on Sunday against the Bears.|||||||
The team's top pass rusher has missed the last four games because of a hamstring injury.
Matthews left Sunday's game against Arizona with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Matthews has recorded 31 tackles this season, including nine sacks.
So what does Matthews have in common with Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest and Keith Urban? They'll all be presenters at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Matthews and other Packer players have been in the spotlight this week following their Super Bowl victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.|||||||
Matthews, who drew nearly as much attention for his long hair as for his skills on defense, has a busy week with appearances scheduled for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Grammy officials also say will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, who performed at halftime, will be a presenter at the music awards.
The Packers expect Matthrews to play this week after missing last week's loss to Miami with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Matthews, who has 8 1/2 sacks, could be limited to stay healthy for later in the season. "I think the plan is it's either all or nothing," said Matthews. "I'm sure they'll spell me a few times to catch me a break, but at the same time, I look to continue my play which I've put together to begin the season."
The Packers expect Matthews to play this week after missing last week's loss to Miami with a hamstring injury. "Barring any setback, I think he'll be ready to go," coach Mike McCarthy said.|||||||
Matthews, who has 8 1/2 sacks, wants to contribute on a full-time basis, though he may be limited to keep him healthy for later in the season.
