The Green Bay Packers finally drafted a first-round wide receiver for the first time since 2002, but Matthew Golden's rookie year hasn't gone exactly like expected. Even though his separation stats are good and he catches the ball when targeted (zero drops),

Matt LaFleur champions Green Bay Packers' rookie receiver Matthew Golden, citing his mental and physical toughness despite early-season injuries and limited production.

Golden (wrist) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Denver, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers ' official site reports.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur provided injury updates on RB Josh Jacobs, DE Lukas Van Ness and WR Matthew Golden on Thursday.

Quay Walker's return for the Packers may be important against a Bears rushing offense that leads the NFC. Javon Bullard and Nate Hobbs also will play.

On Thursday, both Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden were spotted at practice, which is a good sign moving forward.

The Green Bay Packers get a reinforcement to the receiver group with Matthew Golden active against the New York Giants.

The Green Bay Packers continue doing their part to give back this holiday season. Matthew Golden CBS 58 Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, the Packers and Sargento Foods

The Packers will need Lukas Van Ness and Matthew Golden to emerge quickly if Matt LaFleur's team is to survive injuries to Micah Parsons and Christian Watson.