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 |
Packers stock report: Week Six
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush identifies three players or position groups on the rise as well as three players or position groups going in the opposite direction.
Rams-Packers matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups in the Packers' Week Six game this Sunday against the Rams at Lambeau Field.
Matthews quietly playing at high level for Packers
Despite collecting only one sack through the first four games, daily observers of the Packers agree that star OLB Clay Matthews is playing as well as ever.
Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups in the Packers' Week Five game against the Falcons.
Five questions with Packers play-by-play man Wayne Larrivee
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush asks Packers play-by-play man Wayne Larrivee five Packers-related questions.
Packers' potent offense overshadowing porous defense
While Green Bay's offense continues to flourish, the team's not-so-impressive defensive numbers four games into the season should be cause for some concern.
Broncos-Packers matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups in advance of the Packers' Week Four game against the Broncos.
Packers' 60-second rant: Not much to complain about
In his rant this week, PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush has a hard time finding anything to really complain about after an impressive win over the archrival Bears.
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Three game against the Bears at Soldier Field Sunday.
Matthews played with broken leg in '10
In a newspaper interview, Packers OLB Clay Matthews says he played much of last season with a broken leg, but chose not to rest.
Packers positional analysis: Linebackers
In the seventh in a series of position-by-position looks at the Packers’ personnel entering the 2011 offseason, we analyze Green Bay’s linebacker situation.
Super Bowl XLV matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Super Bowl XLV — Packers LOLB Clay Matthews vs. Steelers ORT Flozell Adams.
Greene is as intense as ever
Kevin Greene has maintained the intensity that he displayed as a player into his current role as a Packers assistant coach.
Cold snap on minds of players at media day
Donald Driver was shivering. Charles Woodson said he was "shaking" up on the podium. Brett Kiesel said Dallas was experiencing "Steeler weather." The icy cold snap that hit North Texas was a big topic of conversation Tuesday.
Matthews wins Butkus Award
Packers OLB Clay Matthews won the third annual professional Butkus Award, honoring the best linebacker in professional football.
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.