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Packers re-sign Luke Lachey, waive Jakobie Keeney-James

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:11 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Packers re-sign Luke Lachey, waive Jakobie Keeney-James

Summary

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Luke Lachey following a prior failed physical. Lachey initially joined the team in May after being picked up from the Houston Texans but was waived due to injury concerns. Now cleared, Lachey rejoins the Packers ahead of roster cutdowns this summer. To accommodate the signing, the Packers waived wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James, who saw limited action last season.

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By the Numbers

•Lachey failed a physical earlier this offseason, leading to his initial release.
•He was a seventh-round pick by the Texans in 2025.
•Jakobie Keeney-James was waived after limited playing time last season.
•Lachey's role may influence the team's blocking and receiving schemes.
•Roster decisions will be critical ahead of cutdowns later this summer.

Latest Updates

8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Packers sign tight end Luke Lachey a month after waiver claim
8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Packers re-sign TE Luke Lachey, release WR
8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Packers sign TE Luke Lachey

What they're saying

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The Packers attempted to claim tight end Luke Lachey on waivers May 12 after he was released by the Houston Texans, but he failed a physical.
— Yahoo Sports