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Josh Whyle Emerges as Packers' Unexpected Third Tight End

Coaches and Jordan Love have praised his blocking and contested catches while training camp will determine whether he locks down the backup role.

Overview

  • ESPN's Rob Demovsky and multiple outlets identified Whyle as a surprise offseason standout after he took significant snaps with the Packers' starters this spring.
  • Packers figures including Tucker Kraft, Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love publicly praised Whyle's pass protection, run‑game work and contested catches during offseason practices.
  • Whyle's path to Green Bay began as a 2023 fifth‑round pick of the Tennessee Titans; he was waived in August 2025, signed to the Packers' practice squad on August 28, 2025 and was elevated to the active roster on November 4, 2025.
  • His on‑field NFL sample remains small — five catches for 36 yards and one touchdown across eight games in 2025 — so his value is currently framed more around blocking and versatility than proven receiving production.
  • With Green Bay losing multiple wide receivers this offseason and adding few outside targets, Whyle's rise gives the Packers a low‑cost internal option and training camp will be the decisive test of whether he converts momentum into in‑season playing time.