Packers sign tight end McCallan Castles during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end McCallan Castles as NFL training camp begins. Due to injuries, only three of the eight tight ends on the roster are healthy, prompting the move. Rookie RJ Maryland is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Luke Lachey has an ankle issue. Tucker Kraft has returned to full health and is expected to be the starter this season, while Green Bay aims to solidify their tight end depth during camp.
- •Packers have eight tight ends but only three are healthy.
- •Injuries to rookie RJ Maryland and Luke Lachey prompted the signing.
- •Tucker Kraft returns healthy and is projected as the starter.
- •Green Bay looks to navigate tight end depth through training camp.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Packers Sign New Tight End Early in NFL Training Camp
"The Green Bay Packers have begun NFL training camp and the 2026 season is officially underway. It’s way too early to make any kind of prediction, but the excitement is swirling at Lambeau Field.Entering the upcoming campaign, the Packers are expected to be a serious contender in the NFC. However, they have their work cut […] The post Report: Packers Sign New Tight End Early in NFL Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
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