06/16/2026
The Green Bay Packers officially signed tight end Luke Lachey after he successfully passed a physical, resolving a brief detour from earlier in the offseason.
The Roster Move Breakdown
The Detour: The Packers initially claimed Lachey off waivers from the Houston Texans in May 2026. However, he failed his initial physical at the time, which forced Green Bay to waive him.
The Resolution: One month later, the medical issues were resolved, allowing Lachey to pass his physical and officially join the 91-player offseason roster.
Corresponding Move: To make room for Lachey on the roster, General Manager Brian Gutekunst released wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James.What Lachey Brings to Green BayThe 6-foot-6, 250-pound Iowa product was originally a seventh-round pick by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft and spent his rookie season on their practice squad.
Lachey is the son of former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Jim Lachey.He provides the Packers with a true, inline "Y" tight end blocking presence. This profile helps fill a specific depth requirement in a tight end room that includes Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, and Josh Whyle. Lachey will wear No. 86 for the Packers heading into training camp.