Tucker Kraft expects return for Green Bay Packers in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft prepares for the upcoming season after recovering from an ACL injury. Kraft suffered the injury in November 2025 and remained on the team's physically unable to perform list until late July 2026. The 25-year-old received medical clearance for full contact in practice last week, although he did not participate in any preseason games. Prior to his injury, Kraft recorded 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns over eight games. Following the departure of wide receiver Romeo Doubs and the placement of running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list, Kraft remains positioned as a central element of the Green Bay passing attack. He stated that he expects to be available for the Packers' Week 1 game.
- •Tucker Kraft cleared for full contact practice after a November 2025 ACL injury.
- •The tight end recorded 32 catches and six touchdowns in eight games last season.
- •Green Bay activated Kraft from the physically unable to perform list on July 31.
- •Kraft anticipates playing in the season opener despite missing preseason action.
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