Packers add another tight end, trade for Rams’ Mark Redman
The Packers made another trade, adding TE Mark Redman from the Rams during final roster cutdowns.
The Green Bay Packers have added another tight end to their roster, acquiring Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams in a trade. This comes less than 24 hours after the Packers signed veteran Jonnu Smith. Redman, an undrafted free agent out of Louisville, spent last season on the Rams' practice squad before signing a reserve/futures contract.
During the preseason, he caught all six of his targets for 63 yards and 10.5 yards per reception, including three first downs. The Packers traded for Redman to prevent him from being claimed or signed elsewhere. Standing at 6-6, 263 pounds, Redman possesses prototypical size but did not perform well in athletic tests. He has a Relative Athletic Score of 6.78, with a 40-yard dash time of 4.95 seconds and a 32-inch vertical leap.
The Packers are now considering what role they envision for Redman, given his likely contribution as a blocker or on special teams. Josh Whyle, initially expected to be the team's TE3, remains a potential component of the roster. The Packers' moves indicate their concerns about depth at the tight end position, particularly following the struggles of Drake Dabney and Messiah Swinson.
With the final roster cuts imminent, the team will decide whether to keep four tight ends on the initial 53-man roster or opt for Redman over Whyle.
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