Claymaxxing.
That’s the joke behind the TMZ-published photos of former Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews that were obviously generated by artificial intelligence.
“Clay Matthews was spotted out grabbing groceries looking VERY different after apparently getting some work done,” the post on X from TMZ said.
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TMZ categorized the post as an advertisement on X and a paid partnership on Instagram. Although the site has not yet revealed the entity paying for posts, Matthews appears in on the joke.He responded to a post from the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast by posting “Gigaclay” with a muscle emoji.
Matthews’ jawline and cheekbones were clearly altered digitally, although his patented long hair remained, in the posts.
He will be part of Netflix’s studio coverage this season alongside host Elle Duncan, Michael Irvin and Nick Foles. Their Week 1 assignment will take them to Australia for the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Los Angeles Rams.
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The Packers’ all-time leader in sacks, Matthews retired following the 2019 season.
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
San Francisco 49ers — Jerry Rice, 1985-2000, 19,247 yards
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
San Francisco 49ers — Jerry Rice, 1985-2000, 19,247 yards
(USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Las Vegas/Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders — Tim Brown, 1988-2003, 14,734 yards
(Manny Rubio, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts — Marvin Harrison, 1996-2008, 14,580 yards
(Preston Mack, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams — Isaac Bruce, 1994-2007, 14,109 yards
(Stan Liu, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Houston Texans — Andre Johnson, 2003-2014, 13,597 yards
(Jae S. Lee, The Tennessean)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Buffalo Bills — Andre Reed, 1985-1999, 13,095 yards
(US PRESSWIRE, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Seattle Seahawks — Steve Largent, 1976-1989, 13,089 yards
(MPS, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Dallas Cowboys — Jason Witten, 2003-2017 and 2019, 12,977 yards
(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Minnesota Vikings — Cris Carter, 1990-2001, 12,383 yards
(Paul Chapman, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Jimmy Smith, 1995-2005, 12,287 yards
(Peter Brouillet, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mike Evans, 2014-2025, 13,052 yards
(David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce, 2013-present, 13,002 yards
(Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Carolina Panthers — Steve Smith, 2001-2013, 12,197 yards
(Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Atlanta Falcons — Julio Jones, 2011-2020, 12,896 yards
(Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Hines Ward, 1998-2011, 12,083 yards
(Tom Szczerbowski, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Washington — Art Monk, 1980-1993, 12,026 yards
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
New York Jets — Don Maynard, 1960-1972, 11,732 yards
(David Boss, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Detroit Lions — Calvin Johnson, 2007-2015, 11,619 yards
(Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Denver Broncos — Rod Smith, 1996-2006, 11,389 yards
(RVR Photos, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Cincinnati Bengals — Chad Johnson (Ochocinco), 2001-2010, 10,783 yards
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
New England Patriots — Stanley Morgan, 1977-1989, 10,352 yards
(Dick Raphael, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
New Orleans Saints — Marques Colston, 2006-2015, 9,759 yards
(Kim Klement, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
New York Giants — Amani Toomer, 1996-2008, 9,497 yards
(Mark J. Rebilas, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Philadelphia Eagles — Harold Carmichael, 1971-1983, 8,978 yards
(Herb Weitman, USA TODAY Sports)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Miami Dolphins — Mark Duper, 1982-1992, 8,869 yards
(Rick Stewart, Getty Images)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Cleveland Browns — Ozzie Newsome, 1978-1990, 7,980 yards
(Malcolm Emmons, US PRESSWIRE)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers — Ernest Givens, 1986-1994, 7,935 yards
(George Rose, Getty Images)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Baltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews, 2018-present, 5,952 yards
(Kayla Wolf, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Every NFL team’s all-time leading receiver, ranked by total yardage (through 2025 season)
Chicago Bears — Johnny Morris, 1958-1967, 5,059 yards
(David Boss, US PRESSWIRE)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Clay Matthews responds to AI photos posted by TMZ that show faux new look
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