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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Drake Dabney
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
The source questions whether Drake Dabney needs to be on the 53-man roster given the team's plan for the tight end position until his practice squad elevations expire, suggesting he may not be a roster lock despite being a tight end candidate.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Third tight end option; source questions whether he needs to be on 53-man roster depending on team's plan for the position and availability of practice squad elevations.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
With Musgrave on PUP, Dabney is the next man up at tight end, but the source is unsure Green Bay even needs to keep him on the initial 53-man roster for Week 1; the team could also claim a tight end at cutdowns.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Dabney was targeted on Dropback 5 on a PA Boot concept, receiving a pass in the flat. On Dropback 6, Dabney had a block-and-release off the same side as the flat route, contrasting with Dropback 5 where the flat route came from a different place (Watson releasing to the flat under the formation).NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Dabney is not projected to make the initial 53-man roster but is expected to be available as a practice squad option. The source notes that with Luke Musgrave on the PUP list, Green Bay is not concerned about Dabney being claimed on waivers at the cutdown deadline, and the team can call him up from the practice squad until Musgrave is activated.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Dabney played 19 snaps with the second-team offense vs. the Broncos; he has accumulated 30 snaps with the second-team offense so far this preseason. He is the team's fourth tight end when everyone is healthy, but two guys ahead of him aren't healthy yet.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Drake Dabney played 9 snaps with the first-team offense and has accumulated 12 total snaps through two preseason games. Dabney has moved up the depth chart with Tucker Kraft still recovering from an ACL tear and Luke Musgrave on the PUP list with a neck injury.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Drake Dabney got the starting tight end role in the preseason opener with both Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave out with injuries, but was out-snapped 8-to-3 by Josh Whyle with the first-team offense and played 11 snaps to Messiah Swinson's 5 with the second team.NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026
Drake Dabney started the preseason opener but played only 3 snaps with the first-team unit; he got 11 snaps with the second-team unit and was the most-used tight end there, suggesting he is the backup tight end.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Drake Dabney has been the 'starting' Y tight end with Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave out of practice; if Musgrave is placed on the PUP list, Dabney would be the next man up, though the source notes the team might look for a replacement on the waiver wire.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Tight end Drake Dabney served as the 'starting' tight end in team drills on Sunday due to Tucker Kraft not being in team drills and both Luke Musgrave and Josh Whyle being injured.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Drake Dabney is the next man up at tight end behind Luke Musgrave; he has been primarily playing the Y position in camp and was called one of the team's most improved players by offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich in his opening press conference of training camp.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Tight end identified as the most improved player in camp by Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, signaling significant development and potential expanded role in the offense.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Tight end forced into starting lineup reps during camp due to injuries; offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich stated that Dabney has improved significantly, noting that "maybe no one has improved as much as [Dabney] in the first few days." Stenavich characterized Dabney as more of an in-line tight end compared to Josh Whyle, who has been playing fullback in camp.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tight end Drake Dabney, who was called up for just the last two games of the regular season, is part of the Packers' premier two-tight end look, though the overall tight end situation is described as less-than-ideal.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tight end Drake Dabney, who was called up for just the last two games of last regular season, is part of the Packers' premier two-tight end look right now, indicating he has earned a roster spot and offensive role.