The Green Bay Packers claimed tight end Luke Lachey and cornerback MJ Devonshire off waivers. Lachey, a seventh-round pick from the Houston Texans, is the son of former NFL tackle Jim Lachey.
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Packers claimed Luke Lachey off waivers
Lachey is a seventh-round pick from the Texans
Lachey is the son of Jim Lachey, a former NFL tackle
Packers also claimed cornerback MJ Devonshire
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GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers claimed a pair of players off waivers, including a tight end whose father was a three-time All-Pro left tackle for San Diego and Washington in the 1980s and ‘90s.
Luke Lachey, a seventh-round pick of the Houston Texans and the son of veteran tackle Jim Lachey, was claimed off waivers from the Texans on May 12, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.
Released after his rookie season training camp, the 6-foot-6, 247-pound Lachey spent last season on the Texans’ practice squad. He was signed to a futures contract in January.
Houston Texans tight end Luke Lachey warms up before a 2025 preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.
Houston Texans tight end Luke Lachey warms up before a 2025 preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.
On May 11, weeks after drafting Michigan tight end Marlin Klein in the second round, the Texans released Lachey.
Lachey became a starter at Iowa in 2022 and after missing most of the ’23 season with an ankle injury, started all 11 games as a redshirt senior, catching 28 passes for 281 yards. In 42 games over his four seasons, he caught 74 passes for 893 yards and four touchdowns.
The Packers also added a cornerback to their roster, claiming MJ Devonshire off waivers from the Buffalo Bills, according to the transaction wire. Devonshire was released May 11.
Q&A
Who are the players claimed by the Green Bay Packers off waivers?
The Packers claimed tight end Luke Lachey and cornerback MJ Devonshire off waivers.
What is Luke Lachey's background in the NFL?
Luke Lachey is a seventh-round pick who spent last season on the Texans' practice squad and is the son of former NFL tackle Jim Lachey.
Which team did Luke Lachey come from before joining the Packers?
Luke Lachey was claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans.
What position does MJ Devonshire play for the Packers?
MJ Devonshire plays cornerback for the Green Bay Packers.
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A seventh-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in ’24, he has been with three other organizations but has not played in a regular-season game.
He joined the Bills’ practice squad Dec. 9 and was signed as a futures free agent Jan. 20. New Packers secondary coach and pass game coordinator Bobby Babich was Buffalo’s defensive coordinator during Devonshire’s time with the Bills. Devonshire also spent time with Carolina and Baltimore.