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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Projected for outright cut with no return to practice squad.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McCallan Castles played six offensive snaps and 11 special teams reps in the preseason opener, including a big tackle on special teams, indicating he is a depth tight end with special teams value.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Acme Packing Company

McCallan Castles played six offensive snaps and 11 special teams reps in the preseason opener, including a big tackle on special teams, establishing a role on the roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end McCallan Castles was recently signed and is among the healthy tight ends on the Packers roster competing for playing time.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Acme Packing Company

Tight end McCallan Castles was recently signed and is among the healthy tight ends competing for snaps in the Packers' tight end rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McCallan Castles, who was previously let go by Green Bay pre-draft, was signed during training camp and immediately jumped into second-team offensive snaps on Tuesday; the Packers are relying on depth signings at tight end due to injuries.

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PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026Acme Packing Company

Signed during training camp after being let go by Green Bay pre-draft; immediately jumped in with the second-team offense on Tuesday, indicating he has secured a roster spot and is in position for meaningful snaps given the tight end depth crisis.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Castles, a first-year tight end out of the University of Tennessee, signed a futures contract with the Packers after spending the second half of last season on their practice squad. He was waived by the Packers on April 17, then cycled through the Chargers' and Rams' practice squads during 2025 training camp before the Packers re-signed him. His path reflects depth-chart competition and roster churn typical of undrafted free agents.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McCallan Castles, a former practice squadder from the 2025 Packers team, was signed to help the tight end room while Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Luke Lachey, and R.J. Maryland are dealing with injuries. Castles had worked out with Green Bay last week.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Acme Packing Company

Former practice squad tight end signed by Packers to address injuries in the tight end room. Castles was brought in for a workout last week and subsequently signed to provide depth while Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Luke Lachey, and R.J. Maryland deal with injuries.

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NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McCallan Castles scored 8.59 RAS (Relative Athletic Score) out of 10.00, ranking 170th out of 1,199 tight ends from 1987 to 2024. The Athletic's Dane Brugler ranked Castles as the #19 tight end in the 2024 class (14 were given draftable grades) and assigned him a priority free agent grade. Brugler's scouting summary noted Castles grew up north of Denver, was an All-State tight end and League MVP in basketball at South Lake Tahoe, transferred from Cal to UC-Davis then to Tennessee. Brugler assessed that Castles needs to improve his special-teams resume and blocking consistency to stick in the NFL, though his basketball background is evident in his athleticism.

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NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McCallan Castles has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game and hasn't appeared in preseason action for Green Bay, but has a chance to get that opportunity in 2026. Castles worked out with Green Bay last week alongside six other tight ends before being re-signed. At college level, he began at Cal (1 reception, 15 yards over two seasons), transferred to FCS UC-Davis (69 receptions, 928 yards, 9 TDs over three years), then finished at Tennessee (22 receptions, 283 yards, 5 TDs). Undrafted in 2024, he had stints with Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and Los Angeles Rams before joining Green Bay.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Green Bay Packers re-signing McCallan Castles to address severe tight end depth crisis; Castles was originally signed last November after injuries forced Josh Whyle up from practice squad, placed on practice squad injury list on January 1st, signed to reserve/futures deal post-season, then waived before 2026 draft. With Tucker Kraft sidelined by season-ending ACL tear, Luke Musgrave (neck), R.J. Maryland (hamstring), and Luke Lachey (hamstring, boot/scooter post-practice) all unavailable, Packers left with only Josh Whyle, Drake Dabney, Messiah Swinson, and Thomas Yassmin (international exemption, doesn't count against 90-man roster) as healthy bodies at the position.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Acme Packing Company

The Packers are re-signing McCallan Castles to address severe tight end depth issues; Tucker Kraft is ramping back from a season-ending ACL tear, Luke Musgrave is out with a neck injury, R.J. Maryland is dealing with a hamstring injury, and Luke Lachey (signed mid-June after failing his physical due to hamstring) is in a boot post-practice, leaving only Josh Whyle, Drake Dabney, Messiah Swinson, and Thomas Yassmin (international exemption) as healthy bodies. Castles has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game or preseason for Green Bay but has a chance to get that opportunity in 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McCallan Castles, a 2024 TE prospect with an 8.59 RAS (ranked 170 out of 1199 TEs from 1987–2024), was released by the Packers pre-draft after signing with the team's practice squad last November following a series of injuries at the position. He has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game going into his third year of pro career, but Green Bay is bringing him back for a tryout, likely seeking short-term familiarity with their system.

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PositiveValueJul 30, 2026Acme Packing Company

2024 TE prospect with elite athletic profile (8.59 RAS, ranked 170th of 1,199 TEs since 1987); former Packers practice squad member (signed November, released pre-draft); has not played in NFL regular-season game going into third year of pro career, but Green Bay may value short-term system familiarity.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Acme Packing Company

Tight end McCallan Castles, a 2024 prospect with an 8.59 RAS (ranked 170 of 1199 TEs), was released by the Packers pre-draft after signing with the practice squad in November following a series of injuries at the position; has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game going into his third pro year, but Green Bay may value short-term system familiarity.

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