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Matthew Golden aims for breakout season with Packers in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:34 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Matthew Golden aims for breakout season with Packers in 2026

Summary

Matthew Golden is looking to improve in his second season with the Green Bay Packers following a challenging rookie year. Selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Golden recorded 29 receptions for 361 yards without any touchdowns. The Packers' recent roster changes, including letting go of wide receiver Romeo Doubs and trading Dontayvion Wicks, suggest Golden will have an expanded role in the team's passing game. He expressed confidence about the upcoming season, emphasizing his readiness to capitalize on new opportunities after finishing strong in the playoffs against the Chicago Bears.

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By the Numbers

•Golden had 29 receptions for 361 yards in 2025.
•He is expected to have a larger role in the 2026 season.
•Golden recorded four receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs.
•Packers made significant roster changes, affecting receiving corps.

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11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden says he’s going into 2026 with a chip on his shoulder

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When the Green Bay Packers selected Matthew Golden with their first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, it was met with a flurry of enthusiasm from fans. After all, Green Bay had not taken a wide receiver in the first round of any NFL Draft since 2002, and fans had been clamoring for one [...]
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