Chicago Bears get last laugh after Clay Matthews call out (2025)

cago BThe entire NFL world has their eyes glued to the 2025 draft’s first-round. And in the opening moments of the spectacle, the Chicago Bears found themselves getting clowned.

Longtime Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews addressed the crowd, since the event is taking place in Green Bay. He immediately took an opportunity to take a shot at the Packers’ biggest rival in the Bears. Matthews claimed he received a call from President Donald Trump, reminding Bears fans where they stand, via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

“My fellow Americans, the Bears still suck,” Matthews proclaimed.

Syndication: Detroit Free PressChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) makes a pass against Detroit Lions during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

The Bears and Packers faced off in the final week of the regular season. They were on two different trajectories, as Chicago was on a 10-game losing streak while Green Bay was playoff bound. However, the Week 17 matchup told a different story.

The Bears took a one-point lead into halftime before a scoreless third quarter. Both sides exchanged blows until Chicago dealt the final nail in the coffin. As time expired off the clock, Cairo Santos hit a 51-yard game-winning field goal, stealing the victory.

While Green Bay had backup quarterback Malik Willis in for most of the game, it doesn’t matter. Every matchup in the Bears-Packers rivalry is a big one, and Chicago got the last laugh.

The 2025 NFL Draft didn’t start as the Bears hoped, with the organization getting blasted in front of every fan of the sport. However, Matthews’ quip won’t matter much if Chicago comes away with a premier 2025 draft class.

Chicago Bears get last laugh after Clay Matthews call out 2Chicago Bears Cairo Santos kicks game-winning field goal vs Packers – Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images