In need of depth at tight end after losing Musgrave, the Packers signed FitzPatrick, a draft pick of the Falcons who had a “30” visit to Green Bay before the 2022 draft. The former Georgia Bulldog is 6-7 and 262 pounds, giving him potential as in-line run-blocker.

The Packers place Luke Musgrave on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, making a key roster move ahead of Week 6.

Packers tight end Luke Musgrave is expected to miss another month due to a lingering ankle injury and is likely to be placed on injured reserve.

Signed at the end of training camp last summer, Ben Sims will get a larger role in the offense with Luke Musgrave sidelined by an ankle injury.

For the second straight season, Packers tight end Tucker Kraft will be forced to pick up the slack left by a significant injury to Luke Musgrave.

The Green Bay Packers’ Thursday injury report for Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals is very similar to Wednesday with one notable exception: Tight end Tucker Kraft was added as limited Thursday with a groin injury.

The ankle injury for Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave might have worsened. After getting in a limited practice on Wednesday, Musgrave was not participating during Thursday's practice, per Mike Spofford of the team's official site.

After missing the victory over the Rams with an injured ankle, Luke Musgrave is going to be placed on injured reserve. That is why the Packers have added John FitzPatrick.