ESPN
    • NBA
    • Basketball
    • Boxing
    • MLB
    • NCAAM
    • NCAAW
    • WNBA
    • NFL
    • More Sports
    • Listen
    • Fantasy
    • Disney+
    • Search
    Clay Matthews

    ClayMatthews

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      14/5/1986
    • College
      USC
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 1, Pk 26 (GB)
    • Birthplace
      Los Angeles, CA

    Stats

    • SOLO
      384
    • SACK
      92.5
    • FF
      17
    • INT
      6
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    NFL Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Career Defense

    See All
    Stats
    Career
    TOTSOLOASTSACKFFFRYDSINTYDSAVGTDLNGPDSTFSTFYDSKB
    52038413692.5175109619131.826243551600
    Latest News
    See All

    Racing Positions

      • Browns select Shedeur Sanders, topping list of notable father-son combos
        • 1Y
        • ESPN staff
        Colorado coach Deion Sanders talks with his son, Colorado defensive back Shilo Sanders, before the game
        • Stetson Bennett is the latest college football walk-on turned legend
          • 3Y
          • William E. Ricks
          Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett
          • Retired Matthews hoped to end career with Pack
            • 4Y
            • Rob Demovsky
            Clay Matthews
            • No Matthews deal with Denver but LB not retired
              • 6Y
              No Matthews deal with Denver but LB not retired
              • Best fits for the top remaining NFL free agents: Cam, Clowney, Clay and more
                • 6Y
                • ESPN NFL experts
                Cam Newton
                • Sources: Matthews filing grievance against Rams
                  • 6Y
                  • Jeremy Fowler
                  Sources: Matthews filing grievance against Rams
                  • Rams GM: Gurley, Matthews will get money owed
                    • 6Y
                    Rams GM: Gurley, Matthews will get money owed
                    • Gurley, Matthews say Rams 'past due' on checks
                      • 6Y
                      • Lindsey Thiry
                      Gurley, Matthews say Rams 'past due' on checks
                      • Cap-strapped Rams release Gurley, Matthews
                        • 6Y
                        • Lindsey Thiry
                        Cap-strapped Rams release Gurley, Matthews
                        • Rams' Cooks out; Matthews on track to return
                          • 7Y
                          • Lindsey Thiry
                          Rams' Cooks out; Matthews on track to return

                        Latest Videos

                        Riddick: Matthews will help Rams' pass rush if he's healthy
                        • 0:28
                        Ryan: Refs should blow whistle sooner to avoid roughing call
                        • 1:17
                        Golic agrees with penalty on Matthews, still hates rule
                        • 1:53
                        See All

                        NFL News

                        Dolphins want Malik Willis focused on offense, not leadership, for now

                        Dolphins want Malik Willis focused on offense, not leadership, for now

                        Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract this offseason because the Dolphins believe he can be their franchise quarterback.
                        Brian Burns doing it all for his nephew, autism awareness

                        Brian Burns doing it all for his nephew, autism awareness

                        Giants defensive veteran Brian Burns' success has opened doors for him to show his true purpose.
                        Seahawks notebook: Latest on Devon Witherspoon's extension

                        Seahawks notebook: Latest on Devon Witherspoon's extension

                        With OTAs ramping up, what's the latest news in Seattle? Seven things of note from this week.
                        Bears relying on Montez Sweat, same unit to fix pass rush

                        Bears relying on Montez Sweat, same unit to fix pass rush

                        Will better coaching be enough to fix a unit that ranked 31st in pass rush win rate?
                        Jacoby Brissett not close to reworked deal with Cardinals

                        Jacoby Brissett not close to reworked deal with Cardinals

                        A reworked deal between the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett is still not close, a source told ESPN on Friday.
                        Why Adam Schefter is concerned about Malik Nabers' Week 1 availability

                        Why Adam Schefter is concerned about Malik Nabers' Week 1 availability

                        Adam Schefter tells Pat McAfee that he doesn't like what he's hearing surrounding Malik Nabers as he works back from a knee injury.
                        All NFL News
                        ESPN
                        • Terms of Use
                        • Privacy Policy
                        • Your US State Privacy Rights
                        • Children's Online Privacy Policy
                        • Interest-Based Ads
                        • About Nielsen Measurement
                        • Your Privacy Choices
                        • Contact Us
                        • Disney Ad Sales Site
                        • Work for ESPN
                        • Corrections
                        GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
                        Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.