Tucker Kraft expects to return from PUP list soon
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft anticipates coming off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and resuming practice shortly. Kraft is about 8.5 months post-surgery for an ACL tear and was unable to practice at the start of training camp. General manager Brian Gutekunst indicated Kraft could participate sooner rather than later, with potential availability for the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 13. Kraft is one of several players initially placed on the PUP list; however, he is progressing well in his rehab.
- •Kraft suffered an ACL tear on November 2 last year.
- •He caught 32 passes for 489 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.
- •The Packers begin their regular season on September 13.
- •Kraft is one of 11 players on the injury list at training camp.
- •Aaron Banks and Nazir Stackhouse have exited the PUP list.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Tucker Kraft expects to come off active/PUP "very soon"
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Packers TE Tucker Kraft believes he'll come off PUP list 'very soon'
"Echoing what Brian Gutekunst said earlier on Wednesday, Packers TE Tucker Kraft believes he'll come off the PUP list and begin practicing soon.
"Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst said earlier Wednesday that tight end Tucker Kraft will return "sooner rather than later."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:44 PMTucker Kraft expects to come off active/PUP "very soon"
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst said earlier Wednesday that tight end Tucker Kraft will return "sooner rather than later."
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:09 PMPackers TE Tucker Kraft believes he'll come off PUP list 'very soon'
Echoing what Brian Gutekunst said earlier on Wednesday, Packers TE Tucker Kraft believes he'll come off the PUP list and begin practicing soon.
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