Packers sign Kenny Fletcher Jr.
The gist
The Green Bay Packers signed rookie tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr.
Fletcher, undrafted out of Rutgers, is a converted defensive end now on his third NFL team.
How it unfolded
- May 8, 2026Fletcher originally signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent, with just $3,000 guaranteed.
- Sep 11, 2026The Indianapolis Colts signed tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr. to their practice squad.
- Nov 9, 2026The Packers worked out six players, all quarterbacks or tight ends, including Fletcher.
Key terms
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- undrafted
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
- defensive end
- A defensive position in gridiron football, typically lined up at the end of the defensive line.
Source: Wikipedia