Packers fail TE Luke Lachey’s physical

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Tight end Luke Lachey failed his physical with the Green Bay Packers and is now a free agent. This marks the second tight end the Packers have had fail a physical this offseason.

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Luke Lachey failed his physical with the Packers
He is now a free agent
This is the second tight end to fail a physical for the Packers this offseason
The Packers' tight end room is currently comprised of six players
Brandon Cisse, a rookie cornerback, has signed his contract

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 09: Luke Lachey #42 of the Houston Texans competes against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Texas 20-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tight end Luke Lachey, whom the Green Bay Packers picked up off waivers on Tuesday, had his physical failed by the team on Thursday and is now a free agent. Lachey, a Y tight end, was the type of tight end that the Packers’ room was missing. After the draft, general manager Brian Gutekunst admitted that the team was looking for an inline tight end, but that value didn’t present itself. Lachey didn’t have a failed physical designation when he was waived by the Houston Texans, who drafted him in the seventh round of the 2025 draft. This is the second tight end for whom the Packers have failed a physical this offseason, after undrafted rookie Eni Falayi failed a physical upon reporting with the team. Currently, Green Bay’s tight end room is comprised of , , , Drake Dabney, and . The Packers have an open roster spot moving forward. In other news, rookie second-round pick cornerback Brandon Cisse has signed his contract, meaning all of the team’s draft picks are now signed. Former Green Bay defensive tackle James Ester, to make room for the waiver claim of receiver — Jerry Rice’s son — was claimed by the .

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Why did Luke Lachey fail his physical with the Packers?

The specific reasons for Luke Lachey's failed physical have not been disclosed.

What does Luke Lachey's failed physical mean for the Packers' tight end situation?

Lachey's failure leaves the Packers with an open roster spot and highlights ongoing challenges in their tight end room.

Who are the current tight ends on the Packers' roster after Lachey's departure?

The Packers' tight end room now includes Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle, Drake Dabney, Messiah Swinson, and RJ Maryland.

Packers fail TE Luke Lachey’s physical

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