TIGHT ENDS (5)

Martellus Bennett (Ht.: 6-61⁄8; Wt.: 275; Age: 30; Acquired: FA-’17; College: Texas A&M)

Come training camp, Bennett is likely to be the focal point of fans all around Ray Nitschke Field due in large part to his sheer size. At 6-foot-61⁄8 and 275 pounds, Bennett dwarfs every skill position player on the roster. He looks like a high school football player at a peewee practice, and his dimensions are nearly identical to those of former Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers. It is impossible not to notice him and, the Packers hope, impossible for linebackers or defensive backs to cover him.

He came to Green Bay for the chance to win another Super Bowl.

“I was only in the playoffs once before last year going to the Super Bowl,” Bennett said during OTAs. “But for a long time, you had this idea of something. This beautiful thing out there that you’d never seen it, never really touched it, or you may see it or things like that, watch it on TV, but when you’re in that moment, and you get to enjoy it, get to experience it, then you get that taste — this is why I do this. It took me 10 years to get there, but it’s like ‘This is why I’ve been practicing.’”

Richard Rodgers (Ht.: 6-4; Wt.: 260; Age: 25; Acquired: D3-’14; College: California)

Rodgers watched his playing time erode last season as Cook became a focal point of the offense. He averaged 51.2 snaps per game in the six games without Cook, who battled an ankle injury, and only 27.7 snaps in the 13 games with Cook — a far cry from his role as the unquestioned starter in 2015.

A few months have passed and snaps might be even harder to come by in 2017, just as Rodgers enters the final year of his rookie contract. Barring injury, the Packers have relied on two tight ends for each of the last two seasons: Rodgers and Justin Perillo in 2015; Rodgers and Cook in 2016. Now there is a legitimate three-headed attack and only so many snaps to go around.

“Rich has just gone about his business,” tight ends coach Brian Angelichio said during OTAs. “I mean, he’s a pro, he understands it, the best guys that give us the best opportunity to win will play, and for him to go out and continue to work because obviously he has good hands and he has made big catches, so honestly, he’s approached every day just like he has every day since I’ve been here.”

Lance Kendricks (Ht.: 6-3; Wt.: 250; Age: 29; Acquired: FA-’17; College: Wisconsin)

Kendricks, who caught 50 passes for 499 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams in 2016, was surprised to find out he had been released during the off-season. Within the context of a 4-12 team — in which frustration is often the prevailing sentiment — Kendricks thought he performed fairly well given the circumstances.

But the former Wisconsin standout is thrilled to be back in his home state and catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, a player with whom he developed a friendship during annual off-season workouts at the same facility in California. The foundation of an on-field relationship was already in place.

“He’s a fantastic guy,” Rodgers said. “He’s been quickly assimilated into the locker room and is getting to know the guys. He’s just a really positive influence on us. I’ve known him for a couple years now, working out in the off-season together. But it’s been really good having him and Marty as well.”

Though he is smaller than Bennett, who is considered among the best blocking tight ends in the league, Kendricks is also valued in the trenches. In that regard, both players are significant upgrades from Cook, who was always a willing blocker but lacked the girth and foundation to find consistent success.

Beau Sandland (Ht.: 6-41⁄2; Wt.: 252; Age: 24; Acquired: FA-’16; College: Montana State)

Sandland was a seventh-round pick of the Carolina Panthers last season but failed to make the 53-man roster. He spent part of the year on Carolina’s practice squad before getting released in early November. The Packers signed him to their own practice squad within 48 hours.

Though he remained on the practice squad all season, Sandland received more and more praise from Angelichio as the calendar flipped from December to January. He is an interesting prospect with good size, adequate speed (4.73 seconds) and a collegiate career that included a stop at the University of Miami. (At one point Sandland was the No. 15 junior college recruit in the country, according to ESPN.)

The Packers gave him a modest salary bump late in the season to reflect their interest in his long-term ability.

“We’ll obviously find out more about him now that he’s had a chance to learn the offense, get more familiar with it,” Angelichio said. “We’ll see when we get into training camp. I think training camp will be big for him.”

Aaron Peck (Ht.: 6-21⁄2; Wt.: 239; Age: 22; Acquired: FA-’17; College: Fresno State)

The Packers signed Peck as an undrafted free agent after a five-year career at Fresno State, where he played exclusively wide receiver. The early parts of his college career overlapped with Packers wide receiver Davante Adams and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. He finished with 92 catches for 1,206 yards and six touchdowns.

Peck flew to Green Bay for a pre-draft visit and chose to sign with the Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs. He played both outside and in the slot during his time at Fresno State but spent a good portion of his pre-draft workouts getting comfortable in a three-point stance.

“In college, I was a big receiver who was physical but quick at the same time,” Peck said in May. “I can play outside or the slot, wherever you need me to catch the ball. … I’m excited for (tight end). New challenge for me. It’s going to be some extra work.”