TRENDING: Packers Newcomer Defends Love: 'Hate Comes from His Unapologetic Style'👇

Green Bay, WI – August 20, 2025

As the Green Bay Packers ramp up for the 2025 NFL season, a new voice has emerged in defense of their star quarterback, Jordan Love, amid ongoing debates about his bold playing style and outspoken personality. Rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, the Packers’ first-round pick (No. 23 overall) from Texas, has stepped into the spotlight, passionately backing Love after a standout training camp.

Golden, signed to a four-year, $14.5 million deal, spoke candidly to ESPN after a recent practice. “People criticize Jordan because he plays with swagger and doesn’t back down from anyone,” Golden said. “They don’t like that he’s unafraid to take risks or speak his mind. That’s not a flaw—that’s what makes him special. He’s our leader, and that energy drives this team.”

Love, 26, has been a polarizing figure since taking over as Green Bay’s starting quarterback in 2023. His aggressive downfield throws, improvisational scrambles, and confident demeanor—highlighted by his 4,159 passing yards and 32 touchdowns in 2024, per Pro-Football-Reference—have fueled the Packers’ resurgence, including a playoff run. Yet, critics on X and talk shows often target his occasional turnovers and brash off-field comments, calling them reckless.

For Golden, a 6’0”, 200-pound receiver with a 4.40-second 40-yard dash, joining the Packers meant buying into Love’s vision. His college stats at Texas (1,089 yards, 11 touchdowns in 2024) and electric OTA performances, including a 50-yard touchdown catch from Love, show his chemistry with the quarterback. “Jordan’s not trying to be anybody else,” Golden said. “He throws bombs, talks his talk, and backs it up. That’s the guy I want throwing me the ball.”

Head coach Matt LaFleur praised Golden’s loyalty, per Packers.com: “Matthew’s a competitor who gets it. He and Jordan are building something special.” Fans on X are buzzing, with @PackersPride posting, “Golden’s got Love’s back! This offense is gonna be unreal.”

As the Packers prepare for their September 7 opener against the Eagles in Brazil, Golden’s vocal support underscores the team’s unity behind Love. With a talented receiving corps including Jayden Reed and the recovering Christian Watson, Green Bay looks poised for another playoff push. Golden’s defense of Love signals a new era of confidence in Titletown, where swagger meets substance.