The Los Angeles Rams are shaking things up on August 30, 2026, dealing tight end Mark Redman to the Green Bay Packers. This move, reported by Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report, signals an interesting shift for both NFC teams as they finalize their rosters heading into the regular season. For the Packers, it is all about getting some much-needed depth.
Redman’s Journey: From Undrafted Rookie to Packers Tight End
Redman’s path to Green Bay has been a winding one so far. After playing his college ball at Louisville, he went undrafted in the 2025 class. The Rams picked him up as a rookie free agent, giving him a shot to prove himself. He spent his entire first season on their practice squad, never seeing any regular-season action, which is a tough break for any young player fighting for a roster spot. But Redman showed some flashes this summer. In just three preseason games, he snagged six passes for a total of 63 yards. Those numbers, while not earth-shattering, clearly caught the eye of some evaluators around the league, including the Packers.
Why the Rams Pulled the Trigger on the Trade
For the Rams, this trade was less about getting rid of talent and more about a roster crunch. Los Angeles has a seriously stacked tight ends room, and Redman simply wasn’t going to make the final roster. Even more, the team likely figured he wouldn’t clear waivers if they tried to move him back to their practice squad, meaning another team would snatch him up for nothing. So, rather than risk losing him for absolutely nothing, the Rams made the savvy move to get something back in a trade with Green Bay. It is a harsh reality in the NFL, but sometimes you just have too much talent at one position.
Green Bay Gets Their “Much-Needed Depth”
Now, Redman heads to Green Bay, where the outlook is quite different. The Packers were apparently desperate for help at tight end, and Redman will immediately provide them with “much-needed depth at the position.” It is a fresh start for the young undrafted player, joining a team that clearly sees a role for him, even if it is a foundational one for now. For the Packers, bringing in a player who showed he can contribute in preseason games offers a small but critical boost as they prep for the grind of the regular season.
What happens next? Redman will be looking to prove he belongs on an active roster in Green Bay. For the Packers, this late-preseason move shows they are serious about shoring up any weak spots. As August 30th comes to a close and teams finalize their 53-man rosters, every move matters. Can Redman step up and turn that “much-needed depth” into a meaningful role? Green Bay fans will be watching closely.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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