Josh Whyle

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		36	42	378	3
2025		8	5	36	1
2024		17	28	248	1
2023		11

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Josh Whyle signing earns a solid B- CVI as a smart depth acquisition that carries minimal risk for Green Bay. At $2.0M AAV on a one-year deal, the Packers are paying depth piece money for exactly what Whyle projects to be — a reliable third tight end who can contribute on special teams and provide emergency receiving help. The contract structure is particularly shrewd, with just $400K guaranteed out of the $2.0M total, giving Green Bay an easy exit if Whyle doesn't pan out in training camp. For a team that needed to add bodies at tight end behind their established starters, this represents the kind of low-cost, low-commitment move that championship contenders make to fill out their roster. The one-year term also allows the Packers to reassess their tight end depth next offseason without being locked into a longer deal, making this a textbook example of how to address positional needs without overspending on the margins.

Performance Analysis

Josh Whyle earns an F grade as a tight end buried on Green Bay's depth chart behind more established options. The Packers' passing attack doesn't heavily feature tight ends, which limits opportunities for players like Whyle who are trying to break through. His blocking has been adequate but not dominant enough to earn playing time on that alone, and the receiving production has been negligible. Whyle is competing for the final tight end spot on the roster, which often comes down to special teams value and preseason performance. He needs to find a way to stand out in a crowded room with limited opportunities.