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There are players who fit into a team, and then there are players who change a team. Tucker Kraft is the latter. A tight end whose mentality feels less like a position on the depth chart and more like a challenge to the entire locker room. And right now, with the Packers staring down a season that will define who this young core & group is, Kraft’s mindset is exactly the one Green Bay needs to embrace. Kraft doesn’t play football so much as he attacks it. Every snap looks like a personal challenge. Every block is thrown with the kind of violence that makes offensive line coaches grin. Every catch is followed by a refusal to go down. He plays like someone who has something to prove, even when he doesn’t. That’s the kind of hunger young teams feed off. And let’s be honest, the Packers need that edge. They need someone who isn’t interested in excuses, moral victories, or “we’ll learn from this” speeches. They need someone who treats adversity like an insult. They need someone who shows up on Wednesday with the same intensity most guys save for Sunday. They need someone who forces the standard higher simply by refusing to lower his own. Prior to tearing his ACL in Week 9 of the 2025 season, Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was enjoying a breakout campaign. Through eight games, he posted 32 receptions for 489 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns (Tied for 1stamong all TEs). Kraft anticipates being ready to go Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, with no snap count in play. Kraft has attacked his rehab. You just knew he would, when Kraft went down this past season, it was more than just a loss of production on the field. Green Bay lost one of its key members to their identity, almost like losing the heart of the team. That’s Tucker Kraft. Watch him long enough and you see it, the way he finishes plays, the way he chirps after a big block, and the way he leads through whatever or whenever the Packers are in the season or offseason. That’s not just energy. That’s leadership. Not the podium kind. The kind that spreads through a roster whether anyone talks about it or not. Rightfully so to be dawning the captain badge for a second straight season. This title falls on the jersey of players who when they are not on the field, is a bigger loss than just their performance. If the Packers want to take the next step, if they want to stop flirting with greatness and start demanding it, they need to lean into the Tucker Kraft mentality. They need to play with urgency, with edge, with the kind of controlled aggression that turns close games into wins and tough weeks into defining ones. As Tucker Kraft stated this week, "Each man has to nut up or shut up... You never get a single play back in the NFL.” After what seems like years since the Packers have had the attitude and mentality in the locker room, it’s players like Tucker Kraft that’s presence is essential. #Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is a fresh breath of air. Transparent and will tell it like it is in the locker room. "Each man has to nut up or shut up... You never get a single play back in the NFL." pic.twitter.com/r4Zbwiqmxy — Kyle Malzhan (@KyleMalzhan) June 10, 2026 Tucker Kraft just said he anticipates playing Week 1 without a pitch count. — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) June 10, 2026 Filed Under: FeaturedLuke Leavitt PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Luke Leavitt is a Contributor for Cheesehead TV, covering the Green Bay Packers. A Manchester by the Sea, Massachussetts native, Luke is a lifelong Packer fan, and 16-year shareholder. Keep up with Luke on X @LukeLeavitt7 __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Tucker Kraft Like 0 points

The FIFA World Cup got under way last Thursday and is of course being hosted in North America, split between the USA, Mexico and Canada, with the USMNT getting off to a roaring start, beating Paraguay 4-1 in their first game. I thought it would be fun to compare the most successful NFL teams (your Green Bay Packers, for example) to the most successful national soccer teams in World Cup history, with the best teams defined by a combination of winning percentage and titles won in both sports. Starting with the Packers, the most similar nation historically is probably Germany. Green Bay has won four Super Bowl titles (of course, they won a whole host of NFL championships before the Super Bowl era), while the Germans have won four World Cups. Like Green Bay, Germany’s last title came in the 2010s, as they triumphed in 2014 in the final over Argentina, and their most recent win previous to that came in the 90s, as they won it all in 1990. The Packers have the best win percentage in NFL history, while Germany has the second-most points accumulated in World Cup history. Another key similarity is that like Green Bay, Germany is regularly in contention to go all the way, but does not have the most World Cup titles. They have made it to the final four more than any other country, 13 times in all. Few pundits are picking Germany to win this tournament, but they will always be in the mix and are not to be written off lightly. The most successful national soccer team is Brazil, who have won an unrivalled five World Cup titles and amassed more points during the tournament than any team throughout history. However, they have not won the tournament since 2002, and if they do not win this year, it will mean their longest ever gap between titles. They were once the envy of international football, but for all the hype around them, are not special on the pitch any more. They are the Dallas Cowboys. A good comp for the New England Patriots is Italy, who have won four World Cups, but have failed to qualify for the tournament at all in each of their last three opportunities. The Patriots had their dynasty under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, but have also endured very forgettable periods. Spain are the Ravens, mostly due to the fact their only World Cup/Super Bowl titles have come recently. The Ravens were only established in 1996, winning two titles since then, while Spain delivered their first and only World Cup title in 2010. They are a favorite to go all the way this time. On a similar note, France are the Chiefs, as both countries have had most of their success in relatively recent times, with France winning the World Cup in 1998 and 2018, and the Chiefs winning three Super Bowls since 2019. It is not a perfect match, but Argentina and the 49ers fit quite well as two historic teams who won multiple titles decades ago. Argentina finally got over the hump to win their first World Cup since the 80s when they beat France in the 2022 final, while the Niners are still trying to get over the final hurdle. Casual viewers may not know Uruguay has actually won two World Cups, one in 1930 and one in 1950, but they have not been anything like a powerhouse in the modern era, making the semi-finals just once since 1970. The Dolphins feel like a good match. Unfortunately for this English Packers fan, England are the Bears. For all their history and notoriety, England have been to only one World Cup final, winning all the way back in 1966 over West Germany, and have made the semi-finals only twice since. Like Green Bay, Chicago were massively successful in the pre-Super Bowl era, but have won only one title in what we know as the NFL today, lifting the trophy in 1985. Finally, the Netherlands are the Vikings. Both teams have strong winning percentages over their history, but neither has ever won the World Cup or Super Bowl respectively, and both were runners-up multiple times back in the 70s. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersMark Oldacres PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Mark Oldacres is a sports writer from Birmingham, England and a Green Bay Packers fan. You can follow him on twitter at @MarkOldacres __________________________ NFL Categories: Baltimore RavensChicago BearsDallas CowboysGreen Bay PackersKansas City ChiefsMiami DolphinsMinnesota VikingsNew England PatriotsSan Francisco 49ersTags: Fifa world cuppackers Like 0 points

For years, the Green Bay Packers preached patience. Draft and develop. Build from within. Trust the process. It was the organizational philosophy that defined the Ted Thompson era and largely carried over into the early years of Brian Gutekunst's tenure as general manager. The Packers would rarely chase headlines. They would rarely sacrifice future assets. They would trust their scouting department and allow young players time to grow. That philosophy appears to be gone. The Packers' acquisition of Micah Parsons and the addition of veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin represent more than roster upgrades. They represent a shift in organizational thinking. This is no longer a franchise building toward contention. This is a franchise expecting contention. And that changes everything. The spotlight entering the 2026 season will naturally fall on quarterback Jordan Love and head coach Matt LaFleur. That's how the NFL works. Quarterbacks and coaches receive praise when teams win and criticism when they don't. LaFleur, in particular, enters the season carrying significant pressure. He has compiled an impressive regular-season record and helped guide the Packers through a seamless transition from Aaron Rodgers to Love. But success in Green Bay has always been measured differently. Winning games is important. Competing for championships is expected. If this season falls short of expectations, questions about LaFleur's ability to guide a talented roster deep into January will become unavoidable. Yet the pressure shouldn't stop with the coach. This roster bears the fingerprints of Gutekunst more than any Packers team he has assembled. Then something changed. Rather than continuing to preach patience, Gutekunst accelerated the timeline. Trading significant assets for Parsons wasn't the move of a general manager focused on the future. It was the move of a general manager focused on the present. Adding a veteran leader such as Franklin sent the same message. The Packers are no longer acting like a team hoping to become contenders someday. They're acting like a team that believes its championship window is already open. In many ways, that's an encouraging development. After all, fans spend years asking organizations to be aggressive. They want front offices to recognize opportunities and seize them. Gutekunst deserves credit for identifying a roster capable of competing and taking steps to maximize it. The problem with an all-in approach is that it comes with all-in expectations. Future draft picks become less valuable when they're traded away. Salary cap flexibility becomes less important when veterans are added to chase immediate success. The margin for error shrinks. When organizations sacrifice pieces of tomorrow to improve today, they are effectively making a promise. The promise is simple: We believe this team can win now. That is exactly what Gutekunst appears to be saying. The Packers have one of the NFL's deepest rosters. They have a franchise quarterback entering his prime. They have an established head coach. They have added proven veteran talent to a defense that was already expected to be among the league's strengths. There are no longer many excuses. If Green Bay makes a deep playoff run, Gutekunst's aggressive approach will be celebrated as the final push that elevated the Packers from contender to championship threat. If the Packers fall short, however, the conversation will change. When Gutekunst selected Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, he made one of the most controversial decisions in franchise history. It wasn't a move designed to help the Packers immediately. It was a long-term investment in the future of the most important position in sports. Since then, Gutekunst has methodically assembled the roster around him. Rather than spending heavily on veteran skill-position players, he used premium draft picks on a wave of young offensive talent, including Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Tucker Kraft and others. The goal was clear: create a young, affordable nucleus that could grow alongside Love and eventually peak together. At the same time, Gutekunst devoted enormous resources to rebuilding the defense. First-round picks were spent on Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt, Lukas Van Ness, Edgerrin Cooper and others. Significant contracts were handed out to players such as Rashan Gary and Xavier McKinney. Year after year, the Packers invested premium assets in the hope of building a championship-caliber defense to complement their young quarterback. Most importantly, Gutekunst remained patient. He resisted the temptation to abandon early draft picks when development wasn't immediate. Walker endured criticism. Wyatt took time to emerge. Van Ness entered the league as a talented but unfinished prospect. Rather than constantly searching for quick fixes, the Packers trusted their evaluations and allowed those players time to grow into larger roles. That patience has now led to something different. After years of laying the foundation, Gutekunst appears convinced that the roster is ready to win immediately. The additions of Parsons and Franklin weren't moves designed to strengthen a rebuilding team. They were moves designed to maximize a championship opportunity. For the first time since Gutekunst became general manager, the focus is no longer on building the roster. It's on cashing in on the investment. The questions won't simply be about Love's development or LaFleur's coaching decisions. They will extend to the architect of the roster itself. Because when a general manager pushes his chips to the center of the table, he doesn't just share in the credit. He owns the outcome. And make no mistake: this is Gutekunst's all-in roster. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersCory JennerjohnCory's Corner PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Brian Gutekunstgreen bay packersMicah ParsonsZaire FranklinJordan Love Like 0 points

Turning heads isn’t always a good thing—especially for a rookie kicker in Green Bay. The Packers raised some eyebrows back in April when they traded up in the sixth round to select Trey Smack out of the University of Florida. Even with veterans Brandon McManus and Lukas Havrisik on the roster, general manager Brian Gutekunst made his move. Then came the real shocker: on May 8th, the team released veteran Brandon McManus, eating a $1 million roster bonus to all but hand the keys entirely to the rookie. While Lukas Havrisik remains on the roster, the 2026 kicking job is undeniably Smack’s to lose. A Rocky Debut Fast forward to OTAs, and Smack has already gotten a taste of the weather elements that Wisconsin has to offer. During his first session in front of the media, Smack struggled, going just 5-of-9 on field-goal attempts with misses from 35, 38, 42, and 46 yards. It was described as a windy day, but that’s par for the course in Green Bay. Smack did bounce back the following week, drilling 7-of-8 attempts, including an impressive 58-yarder. His lone miss came from 35. That brings his total to 12-of-17 this offseason. Meanwhile, Havrisik has quietly gone a perfect 8-of-8, albeit his reps were all taken inside the Don Hutson Center. Growing pains are normal for rookie kickers, but Smack has a franchise legend in his corner to help him navigate the learning curve: Packers Hall of Famer Ryan Longwell. “You need to look at Chris Jacke, myself, and Mason Crosby…versus Dave Rayner, Anders Carlson, and guys that have not made it in this place.” 🏈#Packers Hall of Fame kicker Ryan Longwell breaks down how rookie kicker Trey Smack can have success in Green Bay. 🧀 pic.twitter.com/XLEWjJQ67J — Wilde and Tausch (@WildeAndTausch) June 12, 2026 Longwell Weighs In Longwell recently appeared on the Wilde and Tausch radio show and revealed he spoke at length with the rookie about what it actually takes to kick at Lambeau Field. “I do know Trey. I did talk to him at length last weekend about the situation,” Longwell shared. “You need to look at Chris Jacke, myself, and Mason Crosby and what do we do, or didn’t we do, versus Dave Rayner, Anders Carlson, and guys that have not made it in this place. The difference really is Jacke, and myself, and Mason all hit what you would call a lower cut, meaning the ball was not going left. The ball was going straight or it would fall right. It would never ever turn left.” From 1989 to 2022, Green Bay had unprecedented stability at the kicker position. Kicking at Lambeau Field, especially during the winter, requires a specific approach, and the franchise's best kickers all had it. Despite a rocky last several seasons, the Packers had a lot of stability at the kicker position from 1989 to 2022. Kicking at Lambeau Field is never easy, especially as the weather gets worse. Chris Jacke held down the spot for eight years, then Ryan Longwell took over for nine years, and then Mason Crosby held it down for 16 years. Those three brought stability to a position that desperately needed it, despite kicking in the elements of Green Bay. The table below highlights how each performed at Lambeau Field in their career. FGM/FGA FG% Chris Jacke 86/115 74.5% Ryan Longwell 118/143 82.5% Mason Crosby 202/248 81.5% According to Longwell, Smack’s college film showed a style that hasn’t been very successful for kickers in Green Bay. “When you look at Trey’s college film, he hit a very high hook, “ Longwell said. “Like a high, high ball. And so what that does in Lambeau Field is you look at Anders, and what did he do? He hits the high, high ball, and it stays wide right. At one end of the field, it hangs right on the high hook, and the other end of the field, it blows across the whole upright and goes left.” Avoiding the Kryptonite The adjustment seems fairly straightforward — don’t kick the ball so high. “The high hook in Lambeau has always been kryptonite,” Longwell added. “You have to be able to adjust and hit a lower cut to kick in that place.” “What I have told Trey, and what needs to happen…The ball needs to be leaned more forward in a way,” he continued. “You need to cover the ball more. It’s like a golf shot. You need to cover it to get it so it doesn’t move left, and you absolutely need to lower the trajectory.” Despite kicking a higher ball, Smack’s ability to kick a straight ball was one of the traits that the Packers liked the most. “Straight ball, accuracy. His ball doesn’t move a lot,” special teams coordinator Cam Achord shared. “For me, I don’t need a guy — and I’ve been blessed to coach a lot of guys that are really good — I don’t need a guy that can kick 65 yards, personally. I want the guy who’s gonna put it through consistently from 58, 55, ’cause again, we’re playing in Green Bay.” Smack undoubtedly has the leg strength to kick anywhere, setting a Florida record with 10 career field goals from 50+ yards and regularly clearing 65 yards in practice. But as Achord emphasized, the Packers value someone who can endure the elements. “Whether I was coaching in New England, coaching in MetLife, we’re gonna play in elements, and you’re not gonna need the 60-yard ball all the time,” Achord said. “You’re gonna need the 45-yard ball with a 14-mile-an-hour crosswind, so his ball not moving and stuff like that was definitely a big part for me.” With training camp and the preseason on the horizon, Smack will get the lion’s share of the reps to make his adjustments and hone in on a style that will be successful in Green Bay. “It’s you versus you,” is how Smack plans to approach it. “I don’t really pay attention to anybody else but myself because I’m the one that’s got to put it through the uprights.” Filed Under: Packers NewsNFL DraftFeaturedGreen Bay PackersCarter Semb PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Carter Semb is a lifelong Packer fan, shareholder, and season ticket holder. He is a contributor for Cheesehead TV and Packers Talk. For commentary surrounding Wisconsin sports, he can be found on X at @cmsemb. __________________________ Tags: Trey SmackRyan longwellCam Achord Like 0 points

The Green Bay Packers finished up mandatory minicamp on Thursday. When addressing the media this week, head coach Matt LaFleur discussed one thing he was preaching to the team over the offseason and that was “finishing.” The Packers lost too many games when opponents managed late-game rallies including the team’s playoff loss to the Bears. “It all starts with a mindset and being conscious of that,” LaFleur told reporters. “That’s one thing we’ve definitely emphasized. Finishing every rep. Finishing every drill. Certainly, reinforcing that in those team meetings. As we get into camp and into more competitive periods, it’ll be another area of emphasis as we move forward.” This is important for the players and LaFleur is right to remind them of it. Finishing is important in the NFL. When you have established a lead and have the other team down, you need to finish them off. You can’t change your game plan drastically and take your foot off the gas. But LaFleur also has to consider listening to his own words because his failure to “finish” as a coach and play caller contributed to the team’s struggles in that area last season. The playoff game in Chicago was the most painful example of a recurring problem. The Packers held a seemingly comfortable 21-3 lead at halftime. Green Bay scored touchdowns on their first three drives of the game. These were long drives of nine, 10, and eight plays. On the final drive before the break, the Packers got into field goal range with little time left on the clock although Brandon McManus missed a 55-yard field goal on the final play of the half. On all four drives, the Packers moved the football with a good, aggressive mix of running and passing and the play calls were creative and aggressive. But in the second half, LaFleur’s play calling got conservative. He took his foot off the gas despite his famous slogan of “all gas, no brake.” LaFleur stopped his innovative play calling. The pre-snap motion ceased. The scheming players open in the passing game stopped. The play calls became basic and bland, and the running game was ineffective. The Packers punted on each of their first four drives of the second half and gained just one first down in three third quarter-drives. They gave the Bears every chance to get back into the game. The Bears scored on five of their six second half drives and won the football game. When you do that against quality opponents, you will end up losing games you should have won. LaFleur did get more aggressive again after the Bears had already rallied and got back into the game. The Packers scored again with 3:32 left in the game, moved the ball into field goal range but McManus missed the kick and then got as close as the Chicago 23 before the clock ran out and the game was over. LaFleur also needs to be more aggressive and to go for it more often on fourth and short situations like most modern NFL coaches do. The analytics prove this is the higher percentage move and LaFleur should go in that direction more often. Finishing means continuing to follow your game plan even with a big lead. You don’t need to run up the score, necessarily, but you do need to continue to play like you want to win. The culture on a football team often is set from the top and from the leaders in the locker room. LaFleur needs to do his part to “finish” in 2026 if the Packers hope to contend for a Super Bowl this season. He also has to commit himself to reducing the mental errors that have plagued the team over the last few seasons. Lining up offsides, not having the proper number of players in the huddle or burning timeouts because of slow play calls are all issues that can be cleaned up and start with the coaching staff setting the tone. The coach was right when he addressed the team about the importance of “finishing” this season. He also needs to make sure he does the same thing, or the results will likely be more of the same. Filed Under: FeaturedGil Martin PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ You can follow Gil Martin on Twitter @GilPackers __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Green Bay PackersMatt LaFleur Like 0 points

I’m really excited for this one today. In the past, over the course of my “Other Guys” series, we’ve covered a variety of Packers. The disappointing beginning of the careers of Luke Musgrave and Ty'Ron Hopper, the injury cured Marshawn Lloyd, to the newcomer Skyy Moore. None of them have a chance to be as impactful as Jordan Morgan. The third year man out of Arizona will finally have a chance to shine in 2026. After years of being unable to make an impact at his natural position, the Packers are ready to hand Morgan the keys to the most important position on the offensive line. For Morgan and Packers fans alike, this move has been a long time coming. Almost immediately upon entering the NFL, Morgan was subject to countless moves along the offensive line, most notably to right guard. It was there that he competed with Sean Rhyan for a starting spot in training camp (a battle he could have won, IMO, had injuries not hit before the season began). We all know the story from there. Morgan has played left tackle, left guard, right guard and right tackle over the first two seasons, an almost unprecedented level of versatility from the 24 year old. Unfortunately, that versatility has not really translated into real, tangible, good play. In fact, There have been times where Morgan’s play at guard has been downright bad. Think back to the Cleveland game in week three, that was lost mostly due to poor offensive line play. It absolutely bodied down to a poor performance from the entire offensive line, but the unfortunate truth is that Morgan was a big part of that. He had major troubles against Arizona, Washington, and the first Minnesota games as well, all of which came when Morgan was playing as a guard. However, following Zach Tom’s injury in that infamous Denver game, Morgan was finally moved out to tackle, and shined. He played 3 out of the teams final four games at right tackle for the Packers (the last regular season game against Minnesota was spent at left tackle, but that wasn’t a real game anyway). Morgan had an excellent game against the Ravens at right tackle in week 17, then might have been the team’s best lineman on the field in the wildcard loss to the Bears a week later. While Morgan’s versatility has been well appreciated, I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are glad it seems to be in the rearview mirror. What’s so interesting about this conversation is that at the time of his drafting, Morgan was almost seen more as a guard at the NFL level than a tackle at all, and most draft analysts were split on the idea. From a few pre-draft reports: Dane Brugler: “Though he can survive at tackle in the NFL, his skill set projects much better inside at guard, similar to Matthew Bergeron." Daniel Jeremiah: ”...Overall, he has starting tackle ability." Lance Zierlien: ”He’s a capable run blocker and pass protector, and he features projectable upside with more work. Morgan has the traits and talent to become a solid starting left tackle." PFF: "Morgan is a smooth-moving prospect whose best position in the NFL might be guard.” Obviously, the book has still yet to be truly written on Morgan’s true best position, but it really hasn’t worked out at guard for Morgan at all. Which, for Jordan Morgan and the Packers, means that this is really kinda it, isn’t it? There is no fallback or “other position” for him to transition to now. Then, because Morgan has been moved around so much, he doesn’t have much LT experience in the NFL to draw from. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that Morgan was able to get NFL experience at all, experience that will surely benefit him, but it’s still a bit strange that he is in this position, right? Entering year three in the NFL, and right back where he started: a left tackle that needs to settle into that role. I recently had the opportunity to write up a film breakdown of Jordan Morgan’s performance at RT during the wildcard game, and my main conclusion was that while Morgan’s performance that day was generally good, it’s disappointing that the flaws are still apparent. Furthermore, the first few weeks of Morgan at LT may be a bit of a “settling down” period, as frustrating as that will be for Packers fans. The unfortunate truth is that Morgan is going to have to get used to playing left tackle again. I don’t mean to be overly pessimistic, because I’m really actually not. I actually do think that Morgan will end up being a great left tackle for the Packers, and eventually worthy of that first round pick. The question will be around how the team treated the first two years of his development. While the team’s policy of over-emphasizing lineman versatility can be frustrating at times (or downright maddening, depending on the situation) it’s clear the team has gotten more than its fair use out of an ultra-versatile Jordan Morgan. And as frustrating as it was to see Morgan as a backup for the first two years of his career, wasn’t it also great to have that sixth guy at all? Someone who the team could plug and play in reaction to injuries? Because, as it sure seems like now, we don’t have that kind of guy now. Darian Kinnard will surely serve as swing tackle, while rookie Jager Burton has shined early on in the interior, but you can bet that both possibilities make me a little nervous. The hope of course is that a sixth offensive lineman isn’t needed at all, and that the Packers offensive lineman can stay healthy and effective. But since that’s a ludicrous pipe dream, the alternatives are worth considering. As I said, I have the highest faith that Morgan will work out. Maybe because the alternative terrifies me a bit. Filed Under: Featured PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Co-Owner of the thirteen time world champion Green Bay Packers. Sometimes I write about them. Follow me on Twitter at https://x.com/kjones_in_co and on Substack for film breakdowns! __________________________ Tags: packersJordan MorganPackers newsPackers offensive lineNFC North Like 0 points

The Packers are taking another look at tight end Luke Lachey. On Monday, Green Bay announced the signing of Lachey, bringing the former Iowa standout back to the roster after a brief and unusual offseason detour. Lachey was originally claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans in May, but the Packers subsequently waived him with a failed physical designation before he ever had a chance to compete. Whatever medical concern led to that move appears to have been resolved, as the Packers are now comfortable bringing him into the fold. A seventh-round pick of the Texans in 2025, Lachey spent his rookie season on Houston’s practice squad and never appeared in a regular season game. At Iowa, however, he flashed the athleticism and pass-catching ability that made him a legitimate NFL prospect before injuries slowed his momentum. For Green Bay, this is a low-risk move. The Packers continue to churn the bottom of the roster looking for developmental talent, particularly at tight end where competition behind Tucker Kraft remains important. Lachey gives the team another young option with upside as they head toward training camp. To make room on the roster, the Packers waived wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James. Filed Under: Packers News PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: green bay packersLuke Lachey Like 0 points