The Packers are taking another look at tight end Luke Lachey.

On Monday, Green Bay announced the signing of Lachey, bringing the former Iowa standout back to the roster after a brief and unusual offseason detour. Lachey was originally claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans in May, but the Packers subsequently waived him with a failed physical designation before he ever had a chance to compete.

Whatever medical concern led to that move appears to have been resolved, as the Packers are now comfortable bringing him into the fold.

A seventh-round pick of the Texans in 2025, Lachey spent his rookie season on Houston’s practice squad and never appeared in a regular season game. At Iowa, however, he flashed the athleticism and pass-catching ability that made him a legitimate NFL prospect before injuries slowed his momentum.

For Green Bay, this is a low-risk move. The Packers continue to churn the bottom of the roster looking for developmental talent, particularly at tight end where competition behind Tucker Kraft remains important. Lachey gives the team another young option with upside as they head toward training camp.

To make room on the roster, the Packers waived wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James.