Green Bay Packers sign rookie TE Kenny Fletcher Jr. to practice squad
The Green Bay Packers signed rookie tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr. to the practice squad on Nov. 10, 2026, General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced. Fletcher is listed at 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds. He is a rookie out of Rutgers University.
Fletcher originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signing on May 8 before being released after training camp. He spent the first month of the 2026 season on the Indianapolis Professional Football Team’s practice squad. In college at Rutgers, he appeared in 41 games with 16 starts. He recorded 46 receptions for 373 yards, an 8.1-yard average, and two touchdowns.
Prior to the 2024 season, he moved to tight end from defensive end. The Packers announced he will wear No. 43. The team made the transaction as part of its Nov. 10 roster release.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Adding Kenny Fletcher Jr. to the practice squad gives the Packers a young tight end who converted from defensive end in college. His 41 games and 16 starts at Rutgers provide experience in game situations, while his receiving totals indicate he is still developing as a pass catcher. His brief time on the Indianapolis Professional Football Team’s practice squad and initial opportunity with the Buccaneers mean he has early NFL practice experience. The practice-squad signing allows Green Bay to evaluate his progression at the position without committing a roster spot.