Overview
- Reporters said Tuesday that the Packers plan to sign tight end McCallan Castles before Tuesday’s practice to add immediate depth at the position, per Bill Huber and team coverage.
- Castles is a 2024 undrafted prospect who played at Cal, UC Davis and Tennessee, posted solid athletic testing (8.59 RAS) but has never appeared in an NFL regular-season game.
- Green Bay’s tight end room has been depleted by injuries, with Tucker Kraft still ramping up from a 2025 ACL tear, Luke Musgrave on the PUP list for a neck issue, R.J. Maryland dealing with a hamstring problem, and Luke Lachey observed in a walking boot.
- Castles previously spent time on the Packers’ practice squad, was placed on the practice-squad injured list, signed a reserve/futures deal, and was then waived before the 2026 draft, so adding him will require an immediate corresponding move to open roster space.
- If signed, Castles would join Josh Whyle, Drake Dabney and Messiah Swinson as the healthy tight ends in camp and would likely be given a short-term opportunity to earn playing time in preseason work rather than a long-term roster guarantee.