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Clay Matthews Delivers Trump-Inspired Jab at Bears During NFL Draft

The Packers legend's cheeky remark about Chicago reignited the historic rivalry, sparking a viral moment at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.

Clay Matthews delivered President Donald Trump's message at the 2025 NFL Draft
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GREEN BAY, WI – APRIL 24: A general view of the stage prior to round one of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Clay Matthews, flanked by Packers legends, opened the 2025 NFL Draft by delivering a joke attributed to President Donald Trump, declaring, 'The Bears still suck!'
  • The comment, referencing the long-standing Packers-Bears rivalry, drew raucous applause from the Green Bay crowd and quickly gained traction online.
  • Matthews prefaced the remark by humorously claiming he had just spoken with Trump and was asked to share the message with all NFL franchises.
  • The draft's opening ceremony featured Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL greats arriving on bicycles, paying homage to a Packers training camp tradition.
  • The viral moment underscores the convergence of sports, politics, and entertainment in modern NFL events, with fans and social media amplifying the spectacle.