Former Packers linebacker Clay Matthews officially announces NFL retirement after 11 seasons

Former Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews has officially made the decision to hang up his cleats and retire from the NFL, according to Brandon Carwile of The Packers Wire. The six-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion and 2010 Defensive Player of the Year is now 36-years old and has not played since 2019.

Over 10 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Clay Matthews recorded 482 tackles, 83.5 sacks and three defensive touchdowns. After parting ways with the organization following the 2018 season, he added to his legacy with 37 tackles and eight sacks over one season with the Los Angeles Rams.

Matthews joined the NFL in 2009 when he was selected No. 26 overall out of USC. Prior to making a name for himself and continuing a family legacy at the professional level, he was part of a Trojans team which won three consecutive Rose Bowls from 2007-09.