NFL 2018 Squad Preview: Green Bay Packers

Tight End – STRENGTH

NFL: MAY 31 Packers OTA

The Tight End position has been somewhat problematic for the Packers over the past few seasons. Many have tried and failed to produce on a consistent basis. Last year's Free Agency acquisition Martellus Bennett didn’t work out, Richard Rodgers was released after a few poor years and Jared Cook was free to go to Oakland after the 2016 season.

However, the Packers dipped their feet into the Free Agency market again, signing Jimmy Graham to a 3 year $30 million contract. Graham will be a vital component of this offense, providing a big weapon for Rodgers in the Red Zone. Graham has lost a step in recent years, but he still had double-digit TDs last season.

The Packers also signed Marcedes Lewis, who wasn’t re-signed in Jacksonville. While the signing of Lewis won’t excite many fans around the league, he could be a lot more valuable than most people realise. Last season Lewis was ranked as the best run blocking Tight End in the league per Pro Football Focus.

He also chipped in with 6 TDs for the Jaguars. He won’t be used too much in the passing game this season, but he could be vital for the offense and their Running Back committee. Lance Kendricks is the TE3 on the depth chart this season. He will also be used primarily as a blocker.