NFL Draft: Clay Matthews reads ‘message’ from Trump

It would not matter how lengthy Clay Matthews has been gone from the Inexperienced Bay Packers, he’ll all the time have hate for the Chicago Bears.

The previous Linebacker got here on stage in Inexperienced Bay with a number of of his former Packers teammates and Packers Superman Lil Wayne.

After Goodell greeted the followers, Matthews, unannounced, took the microphone and was fired by a “message” by President Donald Trump.

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Inexperienced Bay Packers exterior Linebacker Clay Matthews (52) will go away the sector after their sport Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Lambeau Discipline in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions defeated the Inexperienced Bay Packers 31-0. (Mark Hoffman / USA At this time Community)

Matthews apologized to the commissioner for going “off script”, however it was an electrical second.

“I simply got here on the telephone with the president, Donald Trump. He requested me to cross on a message to all 32 NFL franchises. Let me inform you what it’s studying right here, okay?” Matthews began.

“It says:” My fellow People, the bears are nonetheless sucking! “

Inexperienced Bay Packers Clay Matthews (52) overcome throughout the sport versus San Francisco 49ers on Lambeau Discipline. Inexperienced Bay, Wi 9/9/2012 (John Biever /Sports activities Illustrated by way of Getty Photos)

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The bears are after all the highest rival of the packers – there’s even a tune, appropriately entitled “The Bears Nonetheless Suck” that always performs in Packers Tailgates.

Matthews personally dominated the bears in his profession. In 19 video games in opposition to Chicago he recorded 56 solo rings, 9.5 baggage and three interceptions. He additionally grew to become the Packers’ all-time bag chief in opposition to the bears. He went 16-3 in opposition to Chicago in his profession, together with a victory with the Los Angeles Rams.

Former Inexperienced Bay Packers -Linebacker Clay Matthews speaks throughout a press convention for the 2024 Packers Corridor of Fame Induction Banquet on Thursday 29 August 2024 in Lambeau Discipline in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. Matthews and former Packers Defensive Lineman Aaron Kampman have been each inaugurated on the Corridor of Fame on Thursday night. (Imagn)

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