Matthew Golden’s second NFL season is already starting to look like the one where he takes off.
That’s the message Jordan Love sent after the Packers’ quarterback and the young receiver kept hooking up during practice. Love didn’t just say Golden was making catches - he pointed to the details that matter most for a wideout trying to become a quarterback’s go-to target.
“We had a connection going today. Made a lot of plays,” Love said.
“I think for him, he’s finding ways to get open, which as a quarterback, it makes life easy. Getting open, creating separation, I know where to put it now.
Jordan Love on his growing connection with Matthew Golden: “We had a connection going today. Made a lot of plays. I think for him, he’s finding ways to get open, which as a quarterback, it makes life easy … he’s doing a great job.” pic.twitter.com/IrbJS2UG13
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 18, 2026
He's doing a great job. I think for him, it's just to continue to build.”
For Green Bay, that kind of praise lands as more than a nice camp update. Golden enters Year 2 with a real shot to become the Packers’ No. 1 receiver, a spot the team has not clearly filled since Davante Adams departed. Since then, Green Bay has leaned on a wide mix of pass-catchers rather than one true headliner.
Golden has a chance to change that. The buzz around him is not just about talent; it’s about trust. If he keeps finding space and making life simpler for Love, the path to a bigger role opens quickly.
The Packers also have plenty of other pieces around him. Christian Watson and Jayden Reed give Love two established weapons to work with, while Savion Williams and Bo Melton are expected to chip in. At tight end, a healthy Tucker Kraft would add another dangerous option.
That depth matters because it keeps defenses from zeroing in on one target. It also gives Golden room to work and create the kind of matchups that can turn a promising receiver into a featured one.
Love said the connection is still developing, but the early signs are there. If Golden keeps separating and stacking plays like this, the Packers may finally have the receiver they’ve been looking for.
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