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
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"After previously failing his physical, Luke Lachey returns to the Green Bay Packers
"Tight end Luke Lachey has joined the Packers for the second time this offseason.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:55 PMPackers sign tight end Luke Lachey a month after waiver claim
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 SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:11 PMPackers re-sign TE Luke Lachey, release WR
After previously failing his physical, Luke Lachey returns to the Green Bay Packers
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:10 PMPackers sign TE Luke Lachey
Tight end Luke Lachey has joined the Packers for the second time this offseason.
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