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The Green Bay Packers don’t have a single tight end under contract for the 2027 season. Presumably, the Packers and Tucker Kraft will agree to a contract extension, but Luke Musgrave and Josh Whyle will be free agents after the upcoming season.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 7

Why Detroit Lions Should Target Packers Tight End John FitzPatrick

In 2026, the tight end position will be important than ever for the Detroit Lions. Not only does Detroit return Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright, their top two tight ends that had their season cut short from injury, but they also added offensive coordinator Drew Petzing from Arizona.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Packers TE John FitzPatrick Suffered Torn Achilles

John FitzPatrick‘s season has come to an end. The Packers announced today that they’ve placed their tight end on injured reserve. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, tests revealed that FitzPatrick suffered a torn Achilles during Saturday’s loss to the Bears.

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Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Packers Officially Place TE John FitzPatrick On IR, Activate OLB Collin Oliver

The Green Bay Packers announced they have placed TE John FitzPatrick on injured reserve after he tore his Achilles on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Packers activated fifth-round OLB Collin Oliver from the PUP list. FitzPatrick, 25, was a sixth-round pick of the Falcons in 2022 out of Georgia.

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Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Tests Confirm Torn Achilles For Packers TE John FitzPatrick

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that tests Sunday confirmed that Packers TE John FitzPatrick did, in fact, suffer a season-ending Achilles tear during their

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Packers tight end suffers Achilles injury vs. Bears

The Green Bay Packers’ rivalry clash with the Chicago Bears on Saturday night came with a heavy price. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Packers tight end John FitzPatrick suffered an Achilles injury during the contest and had to be carted off the field.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 9, 2025

John FitzPatrick Shows Why He Could Be Asset for Packers

After scoring a touchdown at Green Bay Packers training camp this week, tight end John FitzPatrick was asked a question that made him laugh. How many passes did he catch at Georgia?

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14, 2025

Packers squash any uncertainty about John FitzPatrick's future in Green Bay

The Packers are bringing back John FitzPatrick after all.

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Packers circle back to keep offensive depth piece in the building despite not applying a tender earlier in the offseason

This offseason, the Green Bay Packers only had one restricted free agent, tight end John FitzPatrick. And he will be around after all. Even though the Packers did not apply any type of restricted free agent tender on FitzPatrick, making him an unrestricted free agent, the team was able to re-sign him on Monday, according to the NFL wire.

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Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / March 12, 2025

Packers didn’t tender their only restricted free agent

John FitzPatrick hits unrestricted free agency In October, the Green Bay Packers signed tight end John FitzPatrick off of the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 23, 2024

John FitzPatrick’s Big Chance With Packers Arrives

With Luke Musgrave on injured reserve for at least a couple more weeks and Tuesday’s release of veteran Andrew Beck, John FitzPatrick is the next man up at tight end for the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 11, 2024

Packers place TE Luke Musgrave on IR, sign TE John FitzPatrick off Falcons' practice squad

The Packers officially placed tight end Luke Musgrave on injured reserve Friday. He has a serious ankle injury that will force him to miss at least four games.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 10, 2024

Report: Packers grab TE John FitzPatrick off Falcons' practice squad

The Green Bay Packers are signing tight end John FitzPatrick off the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad, ESPN reported Thursday. The Packers (3-2) reportedly will add FitzPatrick to the active roster for Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals (2-3) with tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) practicing on a limited basis so far this week.

Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / October 10, 2024

Packers sign former draft pick tight end

Green Bay stole John FitzPatrick from the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad on Thursday. The Green Bay Packers added a new player on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Atlanta Falcons practice squad tight end John FitzPatrick.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 10, 2024

Green Bay Packers poach a player off the Falcons' practice squad amidst offensive injury concerns

In light of Packers tight end Luke Musgrave's ankle injury, Green Bay is signing tight end John FitzPatrick off of the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad and on to its active roster - per a report from ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

Green Bay Packers News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 10, 2024

Former Georgia Football Player Signed by Green Bay Packers

Former Georgia tight end John Fitzpatrick has been signed by the Green Bay Packers. Much like college football, the NFL season is now in full-swing but that hasn't stopped organizations from making roster moves.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 10, 2024

Packers Add Tight End John FitzPatrick From Falcons

The Green Bay Packers added a tight end on Thursday, signing John FitzPatrick from the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad. Second-year player Luke Musgrave did not play against the Rams on Sunday because of an ankle injury that kept him off the practice field last week.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 10, 2024

Falcons Lose Third Player, This Time to Packers

The Atlanta Falcons' practice squad has been a hot target for teams around the NFL, and the Green Bay Packers are the latest to capitalize on Atlanta's organizational depth.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 10, 2024

Packers Signing TE John FitzPatrick

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers are signing TE John FitzPatrick to the active roster of the Falcons’ practice squad. It’s worth noting Green Bay TE Luke Musgrave has an ankle injury and was active last week for emergencies only.

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