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Gets cut from IR Green Bay waived Lachey (foot) from its injured reserve list with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Lachey was going to have to spend the whole 2026 campaign on IR, but he's now on track to become a free agent instead, assuming he clears waivers. Once he's recovered from the left foot injury he's tending to, he'll be able to suit up with any club that offers him a contract.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reverting to IR Lachey (foot) reverted from waivers to Green Bay's injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Lachey didn't get claimed by another team after the Packers waived him with a left foot injury Tuesday, and now he's in line to spend the whole year on IR recovering. In his absence, Messiah Swinson and McCallan Castles could see increased reps at practice.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Waived/injured by Green Bay The Packers waived Lachey (foot) with an injury designation Tuesday.

Impact Lachey is currently in a walking boot and using a scooter due to a left foot injury. Once he clears waivers, Lachey will head to the Packers' injured reserve list. He can then be cut with an injury settlement at a later date or spend the entirety of the 2026 season there.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Lachey is in a walking boot after suffering a left foot injury at practice last week, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact In addition to the walking boot, Lachey is using a scooter to get around the facility. A seventh-round pick in the 2025 Draft, Lachey spent the entirety of last season on the Texans' practice squad and is still looking to make his regular-season NFL debut. He's competing for a job in Green Bay this summer.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Given Second Chance, Son of a 'Hog' Gets His Chance to Make Packers' Roster GREEN BAY, Wis. – Jim Lachey was an All-Pro member of the Washington Redskins’ legendary “Hogs” offensive line. His son, Luke Lachey, is a f...

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Hooks back on with Packers Green Bay signed Lachey to a contract Monday.

Impact Lachey was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Houston and spent all of last season on the Texans' practice squad. The Packers plucked him off waivers in mid-May but subsequently waived him with a failed physical. Lachey appears to be past whatever was ailing him given his reunion with Green Bay. He'll compete for a depth role in the team's TE corps, though it wouldn't be surprising if he begins the campaign on the practice squad.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Packers should pivot to Darren Waller after TE move falls through After opting not to add a single tight end in the draft, the Green Bay Packers claimed Luke Lachey off waivers. Although Lachey wasn't expec...

MAY 20 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Waived after failed physical The Packers waived Lachey (undisclosed) after a failed physical Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Lachey spent the 2025 season on the Texans' practice squad. The Texans waived him Monday, and after the Packers claimed him off waivers, he'll go back to the waiver wire due to a failed physical. Lachey (6-foot-6, 247 pounds) never surpassed 28 receptions or 400 receiving yards through his four years at college.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' surprise addition keeps pressure on in key position battle The Packers signed tight end Luke Lachey off waivers, adding another contestant to the depth-chart battle.

MAY 14 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Claimed by Green Bay The Packers claimed Lachey off waivers Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Lachey is headed to Green Bay after having been waived by the Texans on Monday. The 24-year-old will look to earn a spot on the Packers' final roster and make his regular-season debut during the upcoming campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Houston The Texans waived Lachey on Monday, Aaron Wilson of click2houston.com reports.

Impact Lachey was waived by the Texans last August before signing a reserve/future contract with the team in late January. The tight end will once again be culled to preserve roster spots, as the Texans signed running back Evan Hull in a corresponding move. Lachey will likely land on the Texans' practice squad once again if he clears waivers.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Inks future deal with Houston The Texans signed Lachey to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Selected by the Texans in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Lachey spent his entire rookie season on Houston's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was not elevated to the active roster, but he'll be part of the Texans' 90-man roster for the offseason and will be eligible to participate in OTAs in minicamp.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Casualty of cutdown day The Texans waived Lachey on Tuesday.

Impact Houston selected Lachey in the seventh round of April's NFL Draft, and he caught five of six targets for 21 yards over three preseason games. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Lachey will likely land on the Texans' practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five Quick Hits about Texans TE Luke Lachey The Houston Texans selected Iowa tight end Luke Lachey the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft at 255th overall. Here are five stats to know...

APRIL 28, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM