The Green Bay Packers have had countless legends play for their franchise. Clay Matthews was one of those legends. Matthews played for the Packers from 2009 to 2018. He also spent the 2019 season with the Los Angeles Rams.
Throughout his time in the NFL he racked up 519 total tackles, 91.5 sacks, 44 pass deflections, six interceptions, 17 forced fumbles, and three defensive touchdowns. He was a pillar of the Packers’ defense during the 2010s. However, he had a strong opinion regarding what is currently going on with the Packers.
Former Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews Had A Strong Statement Regarding Current Events
This summer, Matthews will be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. However, he did not like Gutekunst’s handling of Jones’ departure by excluding LaFleur.
He reacted to LaFleur’s comments on X (formerly Twitter).
Matthews wrote: “With a rookie* QB, young receiving corp and Watson injured, Jones WAS GBs offense. He even took a pay cut to stay with the team in 2023! But I digress.
I find the lack of communication between HC and GM to be wild. LaFleur has been one of the most successful coaches and doesn’t have a say!?”
The Packers Moving On From Aaron Jones Surprised Nearly Everyone
As a fifth-round draft pick in 2017, Aaron Jones notched his first full season as a starter in 2019, when Matt LaFleur took over as head coach. Having been released by the Packers, Jones signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, meaning he will face his former team twice this season.
The decision to release Jones came after the veteran running back refused to take another massive pay cut after taking one last season.
The Packers quickly pivoted to star running back Josh Jacobs and hope he can bring the same thunder to the offense.
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