In a surprising development, Tom Clements, the esteemed quarterbacks coach of the Green Bay Packers, has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 71. Clements’ coaching career is distinguished by his mentorship of legendary quarterbacks Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and the emerging talent Jordan Love.
Clements initially joined the Packers in 2006 under head coach Mike McCarthy, contributing significantly to the team’s offensive success. After departing in 2016, he briefly retired before returning to coach Kyler Murray with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019. In 2022, at the behest of Aaron Rodgers, Clements made a second return to Green Bay to further develop the team’s quarterbacks.
Head coach Matt LaFleur praised Clements’ impact, stating, “Talk about Favre, Rodgers, and then the development of Jordan Love. I mean, that’s pretty cool. I know he’s meant a lot to this organization—his contributions—and he will definitely be missed.”
Clements’ retirement marks the end of a remarkable coaching journey that has left an indelible mark on the Packers’ franchise and the NFL at large.
