According to The Packers could potentially free up more space with roster cuts or contract restructuring, which includes signing extensions with 2021 free agents in ways that benefit the current cap. "When you see these guys (at practice) that have worked and produced at such a high level, you see why they've been able to do it," McVay said. Clay Matthews is fitting into his role with the Rams, and the six-time Pro Bowl player isn't taking it lightly.Matthews, who grew up just north of Los Angeles, is excited to play in California again after spending four years at USC. Powered by Clay Matthews seemed to make his case for a possible return with the Packers next season with some not-so-subtle tweets. The six-time Pro Bowl player and Super Bowl champion says he expects to be a leader on his new team.
Getty Outside linebacker Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers looks on in warmups before playing the Washington Redskins during a preseason game at … He describes the Rams’ culture as “different” from the 10 seasons he played with the Packers.
Clay Matthews is not the same player he once was and it has led to fans wondering if 2018 will be the final year he wears a Green Bay Packers uniform. "(It) definitely feels like this is the way (my career) should continue," Matthews said.
Veteran linebacker Clay Matthews says things have changed for him with his new team, the Los Angeles Rams. Could a return to Green Bay in order, or is there a better fit for the veteran linebacker out on the open market? The Packers also lost depth pieces with linebackers B.J. He's done a great job so far and we're counting on big things from Clay Matthews. The greater need now could warrant a second look, especially if his interests still lie with finishing what he started in Green Bay. But it was his mention of his two seasons playing at inside linebacker that seemed to appeal directly to the Packers and their current roster needs.• 81.5 sacks / 91.5 career (Packers all-time sack leader)• 11 sacks in 15 playoff games (Packers all-time playoff sack leader)The Packers entered the offseason looking for upgrades at inside linebacker, but it would be difficult to say for certain whether they are in a better place just a few weeks ahead of the 2020 NFL draft.
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"One of the things you don't really understand (until it happens) is that when you go to a new team, you have to prove yourself all over again," Matthews said Monday, "So to come out here with a new coaching staff and new players and media and fans, you have to prove yourself.
With a few tweets, Clay Matthews helped feed a contingent of The veteran linebacker, who spent nine seasons with the Packers, offered up his resume Monday afternoon on Twitter after the NFL announced its 2010s All-Decade Team, which could be taken as a response to being snubbed from a list that included Matthews noted his status as a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro selection in addition to being crowned NFC Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion during the same 2010 season for the Packers, all factors that could convince any number of free-agent suitors to pursue him this offseason.
"The Rams seem just as excited to have Matthews as they continue to add to their already strong defensive unit.Los Angeles is hoping for another successful season after making it all the way to the Super Bowl in Sean McVay's second year as head coach. He agreed to a two-year deal with Los Angeles, worth as much as $16.75 million as a free agent this offseason.Matthews' efficiency decreased last year after recording a career-low 3 1/2 sacks along with 43 total tackles in 16 games for Green Bay.However, he enters the upcoming season with a new mindset on a team he was looking forward to joining.