Bill Huber· Aug 5, 2026
Huber projects Green Bay's tight end depth chart, saying Tucker Kraft will be the starter and Josh Whyle will serve as a key backup behind him.
“Tucker Kraft will be the starter and Josh Whyle will be a key backup.”
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It names 3 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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- Depth Chart CallsJosh WhyleGreen Bay PackersAug 5, 2026
Josh Whyle to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Tucker Kraft will be the starter and Josh Whyle will be a key backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tucker Kraft to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tucker Kraft will be the starter and Josh Whyle will be a key backup.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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