The Green Bay Packers made NFL history during the 2025 NFL Draft. Green Bay's selection of Matthew Golden was the first time the team has drafted a first-round receiver since 2002. Now the rookie is making headlines because of his unique jersey number choice.
Packers rookie WR Matthew Golden will wear No. 22 during his rookie season. Golden's unique choice of jersey number has some Packers insiders appalled at his decision.
“I tried. I really did,” Zach Kruse of Packers Wire posted on X, formerly Twitter. “But now seeing the full uniform…Matthew Golden looks like a CB wearing 22 and I strongly dislike it.