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Packers sign trio of players in wake of Tucker Kraft injury

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Nov 4, 2025 6:39 PM ET

The 2025 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and the Green Bay Packers did not make any moves in partnership with other teams in order to improve their roster. Going into Tuesday, many fans hoped that the Packers would be active trying to add a tight end, cornerback or defensive lineman. While Green Bay was reported to be calling teams about several possible players, no deals were able to be made.

The need for tight end, of course, comes in the wake of Tucker Kraft, who was having a Pro Bowl caliber season, tearing his ACL in the Packers’ 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

But while Green Bay did not make any trades, it made a flurry of roster moves that included adding two new tight ends to the roster.

The Tucker Kraft injury sets off a flurry of moves for the Packers

While Green Bay did not make any trades ahead of the NFL trade deadline, there were no shortage of roster moves as it prepares to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

The first order of business, unfortunately, was putting Kraft on season-ending injured reserve. To replace him on the active roster, the Packers signed Josh Whyle from their own practice squad to the active roster. They did the same with defensive lineman Arron Mosby.

In addition, Green Bay signed tight ends McCallan Castles and Drake Dabney to its practice squad. Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Thomas II was also added to the practice squad.

After releasing him on Monday, the Packers also re-signed linebacker Kristian Welch to the practice squad. Offensive lineman Lecitus Smith was also released.

Packers roster moves:

-Tucker Kraft to IR

-TE Josh Whyle and DE Arron Mosby to the active roster

-TE McCallan Castles, TE Drake Dabney, LB Kristian Welch and WR Michael Woods II to the PS

-Released OL Lecitus Smith from the PS

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) November 4, 2025

Whyle had 28 receptions for 248 yards and a touchdown last year while playing for the Tennessee Titans.

Castles was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Eagles this year, but has spent most of the season on the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. Dabney was an undrafted free agent originally signed by the Titans, but was released back in September.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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