Matthew Golden’s First NFL Paycheck? He’s Buying Back the Home His Family Lost

For Matthew Golden, making it to the NFL was never just about personal glory. It was about redemption — and about family. After being selected 23rd overall by the Green Bay Packers, Golden’s first big move with his rookie contract won’t be a flashy car or a luxury trip. Instead, it’s something far more powerful: buying back the home his family once lost.

Growing up in Houston, Golden lived through instability most people only hear about. He spent nights in hotels, bounced between temporary homes, and leaned on his grandmother — his closest confidant and “best friend” — for stability and hope. The house they lost represented far more than bricks and walls; it represented safety, love, and dreams deferred.

Now, that same house has come back on the market — and Golden is determined to bring it home where it belongs. “I always told my grandma,” he said, “If I ever had the chance, I’d get it back for her.” That moment has finally arrived.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst praised Golden’s toughness and maturity, highlighting him as more than just a playmaker — but a character guy, a culture-setter. In Green Bay, fans are celebrating a receiver with elite speed and route-running skills. But they’re also getting a man with his priorities exactly where they should be: with family, loyalty, and heart.

For Matthew Golden, the NFL dream isn’t about arriving — it’s about repaying. And sometimes, the best first touchdown comes off the field.