Chad Clifton

Jeffrey Chad Clifton

Position: T
Height: 6-5    Weight: 330 lbs.

Born: June 26, 1976 in Martin, TN
College: Tennessee   (school history)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 68 (705th overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Chad Clifton has no plans to retire: Free-agent OT Chad Clifton (Packers) said Friday, May 4, that he has no plans to retire from the NFL after being released after...[+] 12 years with the Green Bay Packers. 'Right now, I'm back in Nashville, trying to get my back as strong as possible, just trying to get healthy, and we'll take it from there,' Clifton said. 'If there's interest, we'll see if I'm interested and kind of play it by ear.'

• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton releasedThe Green Bay Packers have officially released OT Chad Clifton....[+] The Green Bay Packers have officially released OT Chad Clifton.
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | To release Chad Clifton : The Green Bay Packers will release OT Chad Clifton (back) Monday, April 23, after he failed a physical. It is uncertain if Clifton...[+] will play again after having back surgery in the offseason.
• 4/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton taking part in workouts: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (back) is taking part in offseason workouts and has been rehab from back surgery he had earlier...[+] this offseason. It appears the team will give Clifton the chance to win a starting job during training camp.

• 3/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two veterans still appear to be in plans: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy indicated WR Donald Driver and OT Chad Clifton are still in the team’s plans even...[+] though they are getting older and have high salaries.

• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Expected to release Chad CliftonThe Green Bay Packers are expected to release OT Chad Clifton this offseason....[+] The Green Bay Packers are expected to release OT Chad Clifton this offseason.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton could take pay cut : The Green Bay Packers could ask some veteran players, including OT Chad Clifton, to take a pay cut in order to remain with the...[+] team. WR Donald Driver has said he would be willing to take a pay cut to return.
• 2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Bryan Bulaga to get shot at LT in 2012?: Green Bay Packers OT Bryan Bulaga might get a chance to win the starting left tackle job if OT Chad Clifton is not brought back...[+] in 2012. 'I really don't know what they're thinking about for down the road,' Bulaga said. 'Right now, I'm a right tackle and I'm just trying to become as good as I can be there.' Bulaga was drafted as Clifton's likely successor, but he has been primarily on the right side since former OT Mark Tauscher went down early in 2010.
• 2/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton might be salary cap casualty: The Green Bay Packers might part ways with OT Chad Clifton in order to clear $5.7 million in salary cap space heading into 2012....[+]

• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton could share time in playoff game: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (back) is expected to start at left tackle in the Divisional Round playoff game but should share...[+] time with OT Marshall Newhouse because Clifton’s back is still not feeling 100 percent.
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton may not start in playoffs: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said OT Chad Clifton may not start in the playoffs and that he continuse to assess...[+] the offensive line. 'I don’t think we’re as locked in' on the offensive line,' McCarthy said. He added that Clifton will be given 'every opportunity' to start, but that OT Marshall Newhouse won’t be forgotten.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton to start in playoffs Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) will start at left tackle for the team in the playoffs....[+] Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) will start at left tackle for the team in the playoffs.

• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two listed as probable: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) and DE Ryan Pickett (concussion) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected...[+] to play. Pickett fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Clifton was limited during practice.
• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | T.J. Lang might start at LG: Green Bay Packers OG T.J. Lang might return to his usual left guard position in Week 17 if OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) is healthy...[+] enough to start. Also, OT Marshall Newhouse would move from left tackle to right tackle.
• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton on track to play in Week 17: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) went through all practice drills Wednesday, Dec. 28, and he appears on track to...[+] play in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. Clifton hasn't played since Oct. 9 when he tore his hamstring.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton to practice this week: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (back, hamstring) will practice this week and will play in Week 17 if he does not have any setbacks...[+] during the week.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Week 16 Inactives: The Green Bay Packers have declared OT Bryan Bulaga, OT Chad Clifton, CB Davon House, LB Frank Zombo, QB Graham Harrell, WR Greg...[+] Jennings, DL Ryan Pickett inactive for Week 16.
• 12/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Four players ruled out: Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee), OTs Bryan Bulaga (knee) and Chad Clifton (hamstring) and DE Ryan Pickett (concussion)...[+] have been ruled out for Week 16. Clifton was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, while the other three did not practice.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Not prepared to declare Chad Clifton game-ready: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring, back) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21, and head...[+] coach Mike McCarthy said he was not prepared to declare Clifton as game-ready.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Four sit out practice: Green Bay Packers OG Josh Sitton (knee), OT Chad Clifton (back, hamstring) and LBs Desmond Bishop (calf) and A.J. Hawk (calf)...[+] did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Four players ruled out: Green Bay Packers OG Josh Sitton (knee), OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) and LBs Desmond Bishop (calf) and A.J. Hawk (calf) did not...[+] participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 13.

• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton appears to be behind schedule: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) was targeting a return for the Week 13 game against the New York Giants, but he...[+] might be further behind scheduled than anticipated. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday, Nov. 25, that Clifton is 'not as close as I thought he was a couple weeks ago.' OT Marshall Newhouse will continue to start until Clifton is ready.
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Week 12 Inactives: The Green Bay Packers have declared OT Chad Clifton, CB Davon House, TE DJ Williams, LB Frank Zombo, LB Jamari Lattimore, OL...[+] Ray Dominguez, DL Vic So'oto inactive for Week 12.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton ruled outGreen Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 12....[+] Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 12.
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton targeting Week 13 return: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it appears...[+] he'll miss the Thanksgiving Day game in Week 12 against the Detroit Lions. However, he might return in Week 13 against the New York Giants, as long as he has no setbacks. 'I would have to say he's not going to make it this week, Detroit would be a push and the Giants would probably be realistic if he stays on schedule,' head coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday, Nov. 15.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two players ruled out: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) and LB Frank Zombo (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 12,...[+] and have been ruled out for Week 10.

• 4/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Counting on Chad Clifton to play LT: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has said that he is counting on OT Chad Clifton to be the team’s starting left tackle...[+] next season, reports Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

• 2/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton may not start next season: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton is not guaranteed to start at left tackle next season, reports Pete Dougherty, of the Green...[+] Bay Press-Gazette.
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton not expected to undergo surgery: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said he does not believe OT Chad Clifton (knees) will need to undergo surgery on either...[+] knee this offseason, reports Mike Vandermause, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
• 2/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three probable for Super Bowl: Green Bay Packers OL Jason Spitz (calf), OT Chad Clifton (knees) and LB Frank Zombo (knee) fully participated in practice Friday,...[+] Feb. 4, and are listed as probable for Super Bowl XLV.
• 2/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three limited Thursday: Green Bay Packers OL Jason Spitz (calf), OT Chad Clifton (knees) and LB Erik Walden (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday,...[+] Feb. 3.

• 1/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three players limited Friday: Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee), OT Chad Clifton (neck) and LB A.J. Hawk (knee) were limited during practice Friday,...[+] Jan. 28, and are considered probable for Super Bowl XLV.
• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton does not expect to miss practice time: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (neck) does not expect to miss any practice time leading up to the Super Bowl despite suffering...[+] a neck stinger in the NFC Championship game, reports Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Clifton did say he was sore and a little stiff Monday, Jan. 24, due to the injury.
• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Buccaneers | Donald Penn added to Pro Bowl: Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Donald Penn has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton, the...[+] team announced Monday, Jan. 24.
• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton returns to game: Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (neck) has returned the NFC Championship game after missing some...[+] time because of a neck stinger, reports Packers.com.
• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Chad Clifton injured in playoff game: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (neck) suffered a neck stinger in the NFC Championship game and is questionable to return, reports...[+] Jason Wilde, of ESPNMilwaukee.com.
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Five limited Friday, listed as probable: Green Bay Packers FB John Kuhn (shoulder), OT Chad Clifton (knees) and LBs A.J. Hawk (knee), Clay Matthews (shin) and Erik Walden...[+] (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 21, and are listed as probable for the NFC Championship game.
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Three players practice Thursday: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees), LB Diyral Briggs (ankle) and CB Patrick Lee (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday,...[+] Jan. 20.
• 1/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Seven players limited Wednesday: Green Bay Packers RB John Kuhn (shoulder), OL Jason Spitz (calf), OT Chad Clifton (knees), DLs Cullen Jenkins (calf) and Ryan...[+] Pickett (ankle), LB Clay Matthews (shin) and CB Patrick Lee (hip) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Five players probable for Divisional Round game: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees), DLs Cullen Jenkins (calf) and Ryan Pickett (ankle) and LBs Diyral Briggs (ankle) and...[+] Clay Matthews (shin) are listed as probable for the team's Divisional Round playoff game. The Packers did not practice Friday, Jan. 14, but all five would have been limited participants.
• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Five players limited Thursday: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees), DLs Cullen Jenkins (calf) and Ryan Pickett (ankle) and LBs Diyral Briggs (ankle) and...[+] Clay Matthews (shin) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 13.
• 1/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Six limited Wednesday: Green Bay Packers FB Korey Hall (knee), OTs Bryan Bulaga (shoulder) and Chad Clifton (knees), practice DL Cullen Jenkins (calf),...[+] LB Clay Matthews (shin) and SS Atari Bigby (groin) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 12.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two limited Friday: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees) and LB Clay Matthews (shin) were limited in practice Friday, Jan. 7, and are probable...[+] for the team's Wild Card playoff game this weekend.
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two practice ThursdayGreen Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees) and FS Nick Collins (ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 6....[+] Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees) and FS Nick Collins (ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 6.
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Five limited Wednesday: Updating previous items, Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees), S Nick Collins (ribs), FB Korey Hall (knee), DL Cullen Jenkins...[+] (calf) and LB Clay Matthews (shin) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5.
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Packers | Two participate in walkthrough: Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (knees) and FS Nick Collins (ribs) participated in the team's walkthrough Wednesday, Jan. 5,...[+] but did not participate in practice, reports Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
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