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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Josh Whyle
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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Whyle suffered a concussion early in Week 8 against Carolina and did not return to the game, leaving the Packers with only Tucker Kraft and Mark Redman at tight end for the remainder of the contest.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Tight end Josh Whyle exited the game with a concussion, leaving Green Bay with only two tight ends on the field and further depleting the Packers' offensive depth.PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026
Tight end retained on active roster over Jonnu Smith in the pass-catching role; the source notes Whyle has been contributing on special teams recently, indicating the Packers value his versatility and special teams contributions enough to keep him active for the game.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Josh Whyle played 15 snaps in Week 6 against Dallas, more than Jonnu Smith (9 snaps), which the source notes is somewhat surprising. However, Whyle has played only 36 snaps on offense all season compared to Smith's 101 snaps, suggesting this Week 6 performance may be a one-off.NegativeDepth ChartOct 11, 2026
Whyle continues to be the fourth tight end in the Packers' pecking order with 10 snaps in Week 5, behind Tucker Kraft, Mark Redman, and Jonnu Smith.NegativeUsageSep 25, 2026
Whyle is the Dash motion man in the Packers' expanding vertical variation of their power run concept. In the Week 3 play against Atlanta, Whyle looped 4 yards behind Jordan Love before the snap, initially releasing toward the line to simulate kicking out the EMOL and trigger the linebacker (Divine Deablo) to attack the run. However, Whyle then released through the line angling toward the sideline, serving as a decoy to free up Christian Watson's vertical route. Whyle was tackled by Deablo before reaching the sideline, but the play design successfully created the space for Watson's 22-yard gain.NegativeUsageSep 25, 2026
Josh Whyle has played only one snap in each of the last two weeks (Weeks 2 and 3). Of his 12 total snaps this season, 11 came in Week 1, indicating he has fallen out of the tight end rotation.NegativeRoleSep 20, 2026
Josh Whyle played zero snaps against the Jets and has played only about six percent of the team's total tight end snaps through two weeks (11 on season), all coming against the Vikings. He is clearly fourth in the tight end pecking order offensively.PositiveDepth ChartSep 18, 2026
Whyle is projected to be active on the game-day roster for Week 2 against the Jets. The Packers kept all four tight ends active in Week 1 against Minnesota, and Van Ness projects they will do the same in Week 2, with Kraft, Jonnu Smith, Mark Redman, and Whyle all expected to suit up.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Whyle was used as the Dash motion man in the Packers' third play variation against the Vikings, replacing Mark Redman in the role. The Packers lined Golden wide outside of Whyle's original alignment to set up the slant route.NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Josh Whyle played 11 snaps and is fourth in the tight end pecking order, with limited offensive role behind Tucker Kraft, Jonnu Smith, and Mark Redman.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Josh Whyle, who has been in the Packers program for two years, is listed as sharing the third-string tight end role with Mark Redman; the source suggests that if Jonnu Smith is already ahead of Whyle as an off-ball move tight end and pass-catcher, Whyle's time on the 53-man roster might be limited, and predicts Whyle will likely be inactive against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Whyle is a candidate to be inactive on the gameday roster; one tight end between Jonnu Smith and Whyle (who double up as move tight ends) is expected to be scratched.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Josh Whyle is a move tight end who may be inactive on gameday for Week 1; he shares a similar skillset with Jonnu Smith as a move tight end who doesn't contribute much on special teams, making him a candidate to be scratched if the Packers need to reduce the tight end group.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Tight end waived by Tennessee Titans; example of pre-draft visitor who joined Packers later in career. New York Giants notes that pre-draft visitors like Whyle tend to get onto regular season field quicker than typical practice squadders when they join Green Bay's practice squad.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Whyle was rested in the preseason finale, signaling the Packers are moving toward Jonnu Smith as the backup tight end instead. The addition of Smith and Whyle's rest made the direction clear.NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
Josh Whyle plays in a similar hybrid mold as Jonnu Smith and is expected to remain on the Packers roster, though his roster spot after cutdowns is uncertain given Smith's addition and the team's preference for a true Y tight end behind Tucker Kraft.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Whyle was featured on multiple dropbacks. On Dropback 3, Whyle ran the flat route on a PA Boot. On Dropback 4, Whyle worked as the flat control on a PA Boot/High Cross mix. On Dropback 7, Whyle ran a corner route on the left side of a Nub formation in the red zone while MarShawn Lloyd ran an option route from the backfield.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Whyle is projected to make the 53-man roster as the Packers' second tight end. The source expects Green Bay to carry only two tight ends on the initial 53-man roster but plans to have three on the 46-man gameday roster against Minnesota in Week 1.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Whyle got more snaps than Luke Musgrave in obvious passing situations during preseason, suggesting he may end up higher on the depth chart than the current projection when Musgrave returns from injury.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Josh Whyle played 12 snaps with the first-team offense (75 percent of first-team snaps in two-tight-end personnel) and has accumulated 20 total snaps through two preseason games. Whyle and Drake Dabney have 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.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Whyle is the top backup tight end with potential for increased snap share due to Tucker Kraft's restricted snap count and Luke Musgrave's PUP status with a neck injury. If Kraft is held to roughly two-thirds of offensive snaps (rather than his usual 90%), that could create an extra 20 snaps per game for Whyle. He has been running with the starting offense all summer and has experience with a moderate role, having played nearly 350 offensive snaps for the Titans in 2024 (28 catches, 248 yards, 1 TD). Whyle typically plays the H position (move tight end) but will need to play more in-line due to Musgrave's absence.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Josh Whyle out-snapped Drake Dabney 8-to-3 with the first-team offense in the preseason opener, indicating he may be the preferred tight end option despite Dabney getting the starting designation.PositiveDepth ChartAug 15, 2026
Josh Whyle out-snapped Drake Dabney with the first-team unit (8 snaps vs. 3 snaps), despite Dabney starting the game; Whyle's snap advantage suggests he is the preferred tight end with the first team.PositiveInjuryAug 11, 2026
Tight end Josh Whyle returned to practice after a neck injury, part of the positive health update for the Packers' pass-catching group.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Whyle did not participate in practice with a neck injury during training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Offensive player sat out Sunday practice due to injury, creating depth chart opportunity for other receivers.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Tight end Josh Whyle was added to the non-participants list on Sunday with a neck injury, further depleting the tight end room alongside Luke Musgrave's ongoing neck issue.NegativeDepth ChartAug 8, 2026
Josh Whyle is projected as a tight end on the Packers' 2026 roster behind Tucker Kraft.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Tight end Josh Whyle was hit hard by safety Javon Bullard on a swing pass during practice. The offense was upset about the hit given the team's thin tight end depth, though Bullard apologized and the situation did not escalate.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Tight end forced into starting lineup reps during camp due to injuries; offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich stated that Whyle has improved. Whyle has been playing a lot of fullback in camp, though Stenavich noted this may be due to the nature of being down so many bodies at the tight end position.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tight end Josh Whyle, who was called up from the practice squad in-season last year after being released by the Tennessee Titans, is part of the Packers' premier two-tight end look, indicating he is a key contributor in the tight end rotation.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tight end Josh Whyle, who was called up from the practice squad in-season last year after being let go from the Tennessee Titans, is part of the Packers' premier two-tight end look right now, indicating he has secured a roster spot and role in the offense.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Whyle operates as the primary misdirection element in the Packers' TE Release goal line concept (100% TD rate, 2.0 YPA). The source describes: 'Josh Whyle goes in motion and looks to be angling to block out the EMOL (End Man On Line), but arcs around and releases to the flat.' His motion and release create the natural rub that frees Watson downfield, making him integral to the Packers' most efficient goal line passing concept in 2025.