Rams trade tight end Mark Redman to Packers to relieve roster logjam

The Los Angeles Rams have a logjam at the tight end position. Not only did they return all four tight ends from last year's roster, they also drafted Max Klare in the second round. Moreover, undrafted free agent Mark Redman, back with the team for a second year, showcased impressive skills in his preseason performance.

It was enough to attract trade interest from the Green Bay Packers as the roster deadline inches ever closer. Redman deserves his shot. Despite a packed tight end room, the Rams carried him on the practice squad throughout last season. He has potential.

While he did not see action, he forged great chemistry this preseason with quarterback Stetson Bennett. Redman is a superb blocker and managed to haul in six passes for 63 yards.

That may not raise any eyebrows, but he did so while competing with Klare and young receivers for targets. That's solid production.

Packers fans will love what Redman brings: his passion, his willingness to do the dirty-but-necessary tasks of blocking, running decoy routes, and stretching the field to create space for other receivers.

Rams had to trade Mark Redman or risk losing him on waivers

Some may wonder why the Rams would trade Redman if he was so productive. Well, blame the numbers crunch. As is, Los Angeles is projected to carry five tight ends on the 53-man roster.

And if the Horns had hoped to slide Redman to the practice squad, the very fact that the Packers made a trade offer all but guarantees that he would not clear waivers.

Trading Redman serves the same result as releasing him. His departure shrinks the number of players on the Rams' roster. Let's hope the Rams get some of sort of 2027 draft capital in return. Right now, next year's draft picks sit few and far between.

For those concerned about the future at tight end, general manager Les Snead has proven his commitment to restocking the position. Over the past four drafts, he has selected Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson, and Klare. He also signed Colby Parkinson in 2024 free agency.

Redman deserves a chance to contribute in an NFL offense. But with the current logjam in Los Angeles, he was never going to get the chance. He'll have a much better chance to be promoted with the Packers, who are navigating a potentially long-term neck injury to TE2 Luke Musgrave.

As always, thanks for reading.

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