The Green Bay Packers know what’s at stake on Monday Night Football this week.  A win means they’re post-season bound.  The 5-9 New Orleans Saints who are dealing with a plethora of injuries are the only thing that stands in the way.

To get ready, Green Bay decided to add one more name to the roster.

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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1)during their football game on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1)during their football game on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

According to source at Wisconsin Sports Heroics:

Luke Musgrave, a second-year tight end, is set to return to the Packers’ lineup tonight. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that Green Bay will activate Musgrave from injured reserve ahead of its Week 16 game:

Per Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, Green Bay is activating Luke Musgrave from injured reserve, and the second-year tight end will play against the Saints.

“The Packers are activating TE Luke Musgrave from injured reserve and he’ll play tonight against the Saints, per source,” Pelissero posted on X. “A remarkable return for Musgrave, who had ankle surgery in October and hasn’t played since Week 3. They’ll ease him in.”

Green Bay will have another option at the skill positions upon Musgrave’s return.

Green Bay Packers tight ends coach John Dunn gives instructions to Luke Musgrave (88) and Tyler Davis (84) in a drill during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers tight ends coach John Dunn gives instructions to Luke Musgrave (88) and Tyler Davis (84) in a drill during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

A significant aspect of the Packers’ success on offense has been the development of recent draft picks in that group.

Musgrave had 34 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown as a rookie. He had another score in the team’s postseason run.

However, he only played in four games in 2024, and his offensive snap share dropped from 66% to 39%. As a result, production dropped.

Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks out of the tunnel during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks out of the tunnel during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Here is a look at Musgrave’s career stats:

Receiving Rushing Scrimmage
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Tgt Rec Yds Y/R TD 1D Succ% Lng R/G Y/G Ctch% Y/Tgt Att Yds TD 1D Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV Awards
2023 23 GNB NFL TE 11 9 46 34 352 10.4 1 14 50.0 37 3.1 32.0 73.9 7.7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 34 10.4 352 1 0 3
2024 24 GNB NFL TE 4 2 7 5 22 4.4 0 1 28.6 6 1.3 5.5 71.4 3.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 5 4.4 22 0 0
2 Yrs 15 11 53 39 374 9.6 1 15 47.2 37 2.6 24.9 73.6 7.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 39 9.6 374 1 0 3
17 Game Avg 17 12 60 44 424 9.6 1 17 47.2 37 2.6 24.9 73.6 7.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 44 10.9 424 1 0 3