Former Packers TE Mitchell Henry dies at 24

He spent time in Green Bay as an undrafted prospect in 2015-16

GREEN BAY – Former Packers tight end Mitchell Henry died Friday morning after a seven-month battle with leukemia. He was 24 years old.Henry signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 out of Western Kentucky, where he had more than 1,000 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns over four seasons.

Henry didn’t make Green Bay’s opening-day roster as a rookie but was claimed on waivers by Denver. He played two games for the Broncos before being released and returning to the Packers’ practice squad.

During his second training camp in Green Bay in 2016, Henry broke his hand and was placed on injured reserve before eventually…