Packers TE Kraft expects to return for Week 1 after ACL recovery
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Tucker Kraft, the Green Bay Packers tight end, reports he is recovering well from a torn ACL sustained last November. Kraft expressed confidence in his readiness, stating he expects to start in Week 1 with no limitations on his participation. His recovery progress could have implications for the Packers' offensive strategy heading into the upcoming season. The team's performance relies significantly on their tight ends, making Kraft's expected return a focal point as they prepare for the regular season.
- •Kraft injured his ACL last November.
- •He anticipates no restrictions in Week 1.
- •His role is crucial for the Packers' offense.
- •The Packers aim to strengthen their tight end depth.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Packers tight end Tucker Kraft expects to play Week 1 with no limitations
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Packers could not have asked for a better injury update at this stage of the offseason, and it's a major offensive boost
- 9:06 PMESPN NFL — Packers TE Kraft (ACL) expects to be ready Wk. 1
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from torn ACL
"Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft believes he was playing as well as anyone at his position when he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament last November. “I’m not really buying into the (idea that) people come back off an injury and aren’t the same,” Kraft said Wednesday during mandatory minicamp. Kraft said he expects to open training camp on the physically unable to perform list but he should be ready for the start of the season.
"Packers TE Tucker Kraft, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November, says he feels great and is expecting to "start Week 1 on no pitch count."
"With his ACL recovery ahead of schedule, Tucker Kraft said he may open training camp on PUP, but he expects to play Week 1 without a snap count
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:11 PMPackers tight end Tucker Kraft expects to play Week 1 with no limitations
With his ACL recovery ahead of schedule, Tucker Kraft said he may open training camp on PUP, but he expects to play Week 1 without a snap count
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:36 PMPackers could not have asked for a better injury update at this stage of the offseason, and it's a major offensive boost
Rising star tight end Tucker Kraft revealed that he expects to be ready for Week 1, and without limitations.
- ESPN NFLJun 10, 2026, 9:06 PMPackers TE Kraft (ACL) expects to be ready Wk. 1
Packers TE Tucker Kraft, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November, says he feels great and is expecting to "start Week 1 on no pitch count."
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:46 PMPackers' Tucker Kraft expects to be ready for the start of the season as he recovers from torn ACL
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft believes he was playing as well as anyone at his position when he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament last November. “I’m not really buying into the (idea that) people come back off an injury and aren’t the same,” Kraft said Wednesday during mandatory minicamp. Kraft said he expects to open training camp on the physically unable to perform list but he should be ready for the start of the season.
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