The Green Bay Packers claimed tight end Michael Roberts off waivers from the Detroit Lions, according to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM.
Roberts, a fourth-round pick of the Lions in 2017, was originally traded to the New England Patriots on June 13, but the trade was canceled after Roberts failed a physical in New England. The Lions immediately waived him.
Over 23 games and five starts the last two seasons, Roberts (6-5, 265) caught 13 passes for 146 yards and three touchdowns.
He hauled in nine of 20 targets for 100 yards and all three scores in 2018. A shoulder injury landed Roberts on injured reserve to end last season.
In Green Bay, Roberts will join Jimmy Graham, Marcedes Lewis, Robert Tonyan, third-round pick Jace Sternberger, Evan Baylis and Pharoah McKever in the Packers’ tight end room. It’s a crowded position, but GM Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur are clearly interested in adding more competition.
