The Packers were sitting in the 12th highest waiver claim priority. After the Detroit Lions failed to trade Tight End Michael Roberts to the New England Patriots, they placed him on waivers.
On Monday, the Packers were awarded the rights to Roberts and he is now on their 90-man roster. The Packers now have 5 tight ends on their roster; Jimmy Graham, Mercedes Lewis, Jace Sternberger, Robert Tonyan and Roberts. We also can’t forget about Pharoah McKever, who the team claimed off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars. It is definitely a crowed position, but competition will hopefully bring out the best.